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Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|June 21, 2024
Summary
Most women experiencing domestic violence want their general practitioner (GP) to ask about abuse. This study highlights the need for GPs to proactively identify domestic violence during patient visits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Medicine
Context:
- Domestic violence is a significant issue in France, with 122 partner-related fatalities in 2021.
- Women experiencing domestic violence often seek medical attention for related physical and psychological symptoms.
- General practitioners (GPs) are frequently consulted by these women for various health concerns.
Purpose:
- To determine if women seeking help for domestic violence wish for their GP to inquire about abuse.
- To characterize the population of women victims of domestic violence and their interactions with GPs.
- To understand the reasons women victims of domestic violence consult their GPs.
Summary:
- Over 90% of women in the study consulted a GP within the last year.
- A significant majority (82%) desired their GP to ask about domestic violence.
- Common reasons for GP visits included fatigue, pain, and psychological distress.
Impact:
- The findings indicate a strong preference among domestic violence survivors for primary care identification of abuse.
- Healthcare providers can play a crucial role in identifying and supporting victims of domestic violence.
- Resources like DECLICVIOLENCE.FR can assist GPs in recognizing and addressing domestic violence.