Objective To examine the effectiveness of screening for intimate partner violence conducted
within healthcare settings to determine whether or not screening increases identification and …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) includes any violence (physical, sexual or
psychological/emotional) by a current or former partner. This review reflects the current …

The UK Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) has represented a gold standard
internationally for detailed investigation and improvement in maternity care for over 60 …

Among the barriers to routine screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) are time
constraints, a lack of protocols and policies, and departmental philosophies of care that may …

Objective To describe and evaluate the effectiveness of domestic violence education in
improving physicians' knowledge, recognition, and management of abused women. Data …

Background It is unknown whether interventions known to improve the healthcare response
to domestic violence and abuse (DVA)—a global health concern—are effective outside of a …

There is a great need to demonstrate sustained improvement in healthcare-based inquiry,
intervention, and prevention provided to patients exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) …

The perceptions and experiences among general practitioners (GPs) and nurses in
identifying female patients experiencing domestic violence and referring patients to …

Background: Literature on pregnancy highlighted a large number of women abused by their
partners, especially among low-income teenagers attending hospital for pregnancy check …

Abstract Background Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is a persistent public health
problem in the UK. Healthcare settings offer an opportunity to ask patients about DVA, either …