We've had training, now what? Qualitative analysis of barriers to domestic violence screening and referral in a health care setting. J Interpers Violence 2005 Oct;20(10):1288-309
Date
09/16/2005Pubmed ID
16162490DOI
10.1177/0886260505278861Scopus ID
2-s2.0-25444435130 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 83 CitationsAbstract
The present study assesses barriers to identification and referral of domestic violence (DV) victims by staff at a health care institution following a 3-hr DV training program in which 752 health care providers participated. Focus groups are conducted with staff in hospital departments that serve a high volume of women. Responses to focus group questions identify system-wide and individual hospital department barriers. These barriers have implications for health care organizations trying to implement DV screening protocols through training alone to change staff behavior in diverse clinical settings. Limitations of this study and future research recommendations are also discussed.
Author List
Minsky-Kelly D, Hamberger LK, Pape DA, Wolff MMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAged
Attitude of Health Personnel
Battered Women
Child
Communication Barriers
Crime Victims
Domestic Violence
Female
Focus Groups
Humans
Inservice Training
Medical History Taking
Middle Aged
Professional-Patient Relations
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
Women's Health
