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Nurses' attitudes and practices towards abused women
A M E Häggblom1, L R-M Hallberg, Anders R Möller
1Nordic School of Public Health, Göteborg, Sweden. peterhof@aland.net
Nursing & Health Sciences
|November 8, 2005
Summary
Most nurses lack domestic violence training, impacting their ability to help abused women. In-service training is crucial for nurses to identify and effectively support survivors of abuse.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Domestic violence is a significant public health issue affecting women.
- Nurses play a critical role in identifying and supporting survivors of abuse.
- Existing training and practices among nurses regarding domestic violence care require assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nurses' knowledge, training, and practices concerning the care of abused women.
- To identify gaps in nurses' preparedness to intervene in cases of domestic violence.
- To inform the development of targeted in-service training programs.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive survey design was employed.
- A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to nurses in the Aland Islands, Finland.
- Response rate was 57%.
Main Results:
- A majority of nurses reported no formal training in domestic violence.
- Nurses without in-service training were less likely to intervene with abused women.
- Nurses' knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding abuse care were found to be unsystematic and lacking.
- Nurses were unfamiliar with established health administration protocols for supporting abused women.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need for comprehensive in-service training for nurses on domestic violence.
- Effective training can enhance nurses' ability to identify abuse survivors and intervene appropriately.
- Improved training is essential to promote the health and well-being of abused women.