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An Interactive, Asynchronous Intimate Partner Violence Module for Medical Students: Improving Preparedness,
Victoria Ivy Petsinger1,2, Sugapradha Saravanan1,2, Rahul Manne1
1Medical Student, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
Summary
An interactive module significantly improved medical students' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). This training is crucial for effective clinical practice and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses significant health risks, including PTSD.
- Screening for IPV is recommended, yet medical curricula have limited exposure.
- A gap exists in training medical students to address IPV effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive module on IPV for medical students.
- To assess improvements in students' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness in managing IPV.
- To enhance medical students' readiness for addressing IPV in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- An interactive module on IPV was developed for psychiatry clerkships.
- Video-based scenarios were used to teach recognition and response skills.
- Pre- and postmodule surveys assessed changes in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness.
Main Results:
- 122 third-year medical students participated.
- Statistically significant improvements in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness were observed (P < .001).
- Students demonstrated better identification of risk factors and comfort discussing IPV.
Conclusions:
- The IPV module effectively enhanced medical students' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness.
- Further research should examine long-term knowledge retention and clinical practice impact.
- This educational intervention addresses a critical need in medical training.
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