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Putting intimate partner violence on your radar
DeShana Collett1, Tamara Bennett
1DeShana Collett is an assistant professor in the PA program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., and practices family medicine at Bluegrass Family and Extended Care in Lexington. Tamara Bennett is an assistant professor in the PA program and practices endocrinology at the University of Kentucky. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
|September 10, 2015
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread, preventable health issue impacting millions annually. Healthcare providers should routinely screen patients for IPV during examinations, following updated guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Clinical Medicine
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant and preventable public health concern affecting over 12 million individuals in the U.S. annually.
- IPV transcends demographic boundaries, impacting people across all sexes, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, religions, education levels, and sexual orientations.
- Routine screening for IPV is recommended for all clinicians as part of standard patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the complex dynamics inherent in intimate partner violence.
- To outline the 2013 screening guidelines for intimate partner violence issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the dynamics of intimate partner violence.
- Analysis of the 2013 USPSTF recommendations for IPV screening.
Main Results:
- IPV is characterized by a range of abusive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
- The 2013 USPSTF guidelines recommend that clinicians screen all adult women for IPV and provide or refer them for counseling if violence is identified.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers play a crucial role in identifying and addressing intimate partner violence.
- Adherence to established screening guidelines can improve early detection and intervention for IPV.
- Addressing IPV is essential for improving patient health outcomes and reducing its societal burden.