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Partner violence screening in mental health
Judy C Chang1, Patricia A Cluss, Jessica G Burke
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and General Internal Medicine, Magee-Womens Research Institute, and Center for Research in Health Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. jchang@mail.magee.edu
General Hospital Psychiatry
|March 1, 2011
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common in mental health patients, affecting over half of those surveyed. Clinicians frequently miss opportunities to screen for this violence during mental health treatment.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
- Mental health patients may be at higher risk for IPV victimization and perpetration.
- Screening for IPV is crucial for comprehensive mental health care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration in a mental health sample.
- To assess the frequency with which mental health clinicians inquire about IPV.
- To examine gender-based differences in IPV prevalence and screening rates.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous written questionnaires were administered to adult patients at a large psychiatric facility.
- Data were collected from 428 participants (158 men, 270 women).
- Prevalence rates and screening frequencies were analyzed, with stratification by gender.
Main Results:
- Over half (51%) of participants reported experiencing some form of IPV.
- IPV victimization was reported by 63% of women and 32% of men.
- IPV perpetration was reported by 33% of women and 16% of men.
- The overall IPV screening rate by mental health providers was 44% (55% for women, 27% for men).
Conclusions:
- IPV is highly prevalent among individuals receiving mental health services.
- Mental health clinicians are underutilizing IPV screening opportunities.
- Integrating IPV screening into routine mental health evaluations is essential.
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