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Domestic violence: what do nurse practitioners think?
Sharon A Bryant1, Gale A Spencer
1Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, USA. sbryant@binghamton.edu
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|October 12, 2002
Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) in women's health and OB/GYN roles are more likely to screen for domestic violence. Further strategies are needed to ensure all NPs adopt universal domestic violence screening.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Public Health
- Domestic Violence Research
Background:
- Domestic violence is a significant public health issue.
- Universal screening for domestic violence is recommended in healthcare settings.
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a crucial role in identifying and addressing domestic violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing nurse practitioners' (NPs) integration of universal domestic violence screening.
- To understand the extent to which NPs incorporate asking, identifying, referring, and reporting domestic violence into their practice.
Main Methods:
- A stratified random survey of 118 certified NPs in New York State was conducted in 1999.
- Participants included family, women's health, OB/GYN, and adult NPs.
- Data were analyzed using Chi-square and ANOVA statistical methods.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in domestic violence screening practices were observed among different NP specialties.
- Women's health and OB/GYN NPs demonstrated higher rates of asking screening questions and identifying domestic violence victims.
- Family and adult NPs reported less frequent engagement in these screening behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Specialty practice areas influence the adoption of domestic violence screening by NPs.
- Targeted strategies are essential to promote universal domestic violence screening among all NPs.
- Enhancing NP practices in domestic violence identification and referral is critical for patient safety.