scholarly journals Measuring the impact of the Voices of Survivors program on health care workers’ attitudes toward survivors of intimate partner violence

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 731-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Nicolaidis ◽  
MaryAnn Curry ◽  
Martha Gerrity
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Ethiopian Health Care Workers’ Insights into and Responses to Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy—A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3745
Author(s):  
Bosena Tebeje Gashaw ◽  
Berit Schei ◽  
Kari Nyheim Solbraekke ◽  
Jeanette H. Magnus
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Adverse Impacts ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
In Pregnancy

Violence against women is a global pandemic, with the potential to spread through generations. Intimate partner violence has impacts on women’s sexual, reproductive, and psycho-social health. It can occur during pregnancy and adversely affect the health of both mother and child. Health care workers involved in antenatal care can have a unique role in identifying intimate partner violence and in intervening, preventing, and mitigating its consequences. In this study, the objective was to explore Ethiopian health care workers’ insights of and responses to intimate partner violence in pregnancy. Using an exploratory design, this qualitative study includes ten semi-structured interviews of health care workers representing different antenatal care centers in Jimma, Ethiopia. The content analyses of translated interview notes were conducted with Atlas.ti7 software, (Atlas.ti Scientific Software Development Gmbh, Berlin). The health care workers shared their insights of the consequences of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in addition to their experience with and responses to the victims. There was a limited understanding of the extent of the adverse impacts of intimate partner violence on pregnancy outcomes, as well as the potential long-term health implications. The informants described how they only gave medical treatment for obstetric complications or visible trauma during pregnancy. There was no formal referral to or linkages with other resources. Women’s empowerment and systemic changes in the health care, including training and capacity building, clear guidelines addressing management of intimate partner violence in pregnancy, and inclusion of intimate partner violence screening tools in the Ethiopian antenatal care chart/card, were recommended by the informants. The adverse impacts of intimate partner violence on pregnancy outcomes were poorly understood by the Ethiopian health care workers in this study. They offered limited assistance to the victims and recommended changes in the routine antenatal care (ANC) and health care systems. They identified various policy initiatives focusing on women’s empowerment to reduce intimate partner violence and its complications especially during pregnancy.

Pandora Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Normalization of Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Australian Antenatal, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Services

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Spangaro ◽  
Roslyn G. Poulos ◽  
Anthony B. Zwi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Substance Abuse Services ◽  
Focus Group Research ◽  
Group Research ◽  
Care Workers

Routine screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) has been widely introduced in health settings, yet screening rates are often low. A screening policy was introduced statewide in Australia in antenatal, mental health, and substance abuse services. Annual snapshot indicates a sustained screening rate of 62%–75% since 2003. Focus group research with health care workers from 10 services found that initial introduction of screening was facilitated by brief, scripted questions embedded into assessment schedules, training, and access to referral services. Over time, familiarity and women’s favorable reactions reinforced practice. Barriers remain, including lack of privacy, tensions about limited confidentiality, and frustration when women remain unsafe. Screening added to the complexity of work, but was well accepted by workers, and increased awareness of and responsiveness to IPV.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness, Perceptions, and Use of Emergency Contraceptives among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen J. Wilder ◽  
Jeane-Marie Guise ◽  
Nancy A. Perrin ◽  
Ginger C. Hanson ◽  
Rebecca Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Prior Use ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

The study examines emergency contraception (EC) knowledge, awareness, perceptions, and prior use and identifies predictors of EC use among a sample of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). The majority (66.2%) of 154 survivors at risk of pregnancy reported EC awareness, only 15.3% reported prior EC use. Logistic regression identified perceived abusive intimate partner approval (OR = 2.25; 95% CI = 1.15–4.41) and lack of moral/religious objections (OR = 12.83; 95% CI = 5.48–30.03) as the strongest predictors of EC use. Health care provider interventions acknowledging barriers to EC use, such as partner approval, and education that improves awareness of and knowledge about EC, may have the impact of empowering survivors in their reproductive choices, reducing unwanted pregnancies.

scholarly journals Role of health care workers in the care and support of women living with HIV/AIDS experiencing intimate partner violence: the case of women attending care and treatment clinic in Singida region, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2104
Author(s):  
Agnes L. Kosia ◽  
Tumaini Nyamhanga ◽  
Gasto Frumence ◽  
Deodatus Kakoko ◽  
Ave Maria Semakafu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Treatment Clinic ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is behaviour within intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual and psychological harm. Health care workers (HCW) have a big role to play for women living with HIV/AIDS (LWHA) who are experiencing IPV. The understanding and perception of IPV towards health care workers is very important in the provision of integrated holistic care.Methods: This was a qualitative study where data was collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions for 24 HCW, working at a care and treatment clinic and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS. Content analysis was used to analyse the data.Results: The study findings showed that HCW had their own meaning and understanding of IPV that was when a male partner does something wrong to his female partner which was associated with beating, use of abusive language and refusal to provide basic needs. HCW had various roles in caring and supporting women LWHA experiencing IPV. They provided emergency medical services, health education which helped them to cope with their HIV/AIDS disease, counselled on the importance of adhering to their antiretroviral treatment medications and referral services which helped them to address their IPV as women LWHA.Conclusions: The study concluded that HCW had a very important role to play in care and support of women LWHA. They needed more training on IPV so that they will be able to provide care and support to all women living with HIV/AIDS experiencing IPV and the community at large.

scholarly journals The knowledge, attitudes and preparedness of Australian paramedics to manage intimate partner violence patients – a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Sawyer ◽  
Angela Williams ◽  
Auston Rotheram ◽  
Brett Williams
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Attitudes Toward Women ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Comprehensive Education ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
And Training

IntroductionAustralian ambulance services are currently attempting to improve their capacity to respond to intimate partner violence (IPV) patients, which is a significant contributing factor to the morbidity and mortality of women. Leading health organisations have called for increased training for frontline health care workers, however there is a paucity of literature on the current preparedness of Australian paramedics. A description of the preparedness of Australian paramedics to manage IPV patients has the potential to inform curricula and practice development.MethodsWe surveyed a cohort of qualified Australian paramedics using the modified Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey.ResultsWe received 28 completed surveys (16.5% response rate), that revealed most respondents (89.3%) believed they had encountered IPV patients while working as a paramedic, yet only one participant reported comprehensive education or training on the management of such patients. Participants reported low knowledge and preparedness to manage IPV patients. Participant attitudes were poor for self-efficacy, confidence and preparation, and generally neutral for items regarding attitudes toward women and IPV patients.ConclusionsThis study adds to mounting evidence that paramedics frequently encounter IPV patients, have insufficient education and training, and are not prepared to manage such patients. While the results of this study should be interpreted with caution due to a low response rate and small sample, it appears that Australian paramedics would benefit from targeted educational packages that provide the necessary knowledge to recognise and refer patients, modify inappropriate or insufficient attitudes, and prepare paramedics to effectively manage IPV patients.

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