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Screening practices for adolescent dating violence
Larry K Brown1, Kristie L Puster, Elizabeth A Vazquez
1Bradley/Hasbro Children's Research Center and Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI 02903, USA. LKBrown@lifespan.org
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|March 21, 2007
Summary
Child and adolescent psychiatrists rarely screen for adolescent dating violence (DV), despite its prevalence. However, screening for DV correlates with consistent screening for other risky behaviors, suggesting improved rates with training.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adolescent dating violence (DV) is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding current screening practices among mental health professionals is crucial for early identification and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the screening practices of child and adolescent psychiatrists for adolescent dating violence (DV).
- To identify factors associated with DV screening among these clinicians.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 817 child and adolescent psychiatrists via internet and mail.
- Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression to identify associations with DV screening.
Main Results:
- Only 21% of clinicians reported screening for DV more than 90% of the time.
- Screening for DV was associated with consistent screening for substance use (OR=3.0) and interparental violence (OR=6.3).
- 65% of psychiatrists identified DV in their adolescent patients within the past year.
Conclusions:
- A minority of child and adolescent psychiatrists consistently screen for adolescent dating violence.
- Consistent screening for DV is linked to screening for other risk behaviors, indicating potential for integrated screening protocols.
- Improved training and adherence to specific protocols may enhance DV screening rates.
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