Journal article
Barriers to and facilitators for screening women for intimate partner violence in surgical fracture clinics: a qualitative descriptive approach
Abstract
BackgroundIntimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major health issue that involves any physical, sexual or psychological harm inflicted by a current or former partner. Musculoskeletal injuries represent the second most prevalent clinical manifestation of IPV. Health care professionals, however, rarely screen women for IPV. Using qualitative methods, this study aimed to explore the perceived barriers to IPV screening and potential facilitators for …
Authors
Sprague S; Swinton M; Madden K; Swaleh R; Goslings JC; Petrisor B; Bhandari M
Journal
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 14, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2013
DOI
10.1186/1471-2474-14-122
ISSN
1471-2474