Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare in Kano, Nigeria: Extent and Determinants
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Date
2011
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Journal of Family Violence
Abstract
There has been increased advocacy to involve
healthcare providers in domestic violence prevention
through screening for it in healthcare. The extent and
determinants of screening for Intimate Partner Violence
(IPV) against women in a healthcare facility in Kano, Nigeria
was assessed. Two hundred and seventy four healthcare
providers responded to the Domestic violence healthcare
provider survey probing the frequency of screening for IPV,
staff attitudes towards domestic abuse, efficacy in screening,
availability of support networks and staff/patient safety in
regard to IPV inquiry. T-test and logistic regression were
employed to study determinants of screening. The majority
of participants (74%) had not screened for IPV during the
preceding 3 months. Male gender, old age, and being of
Yoruba ethnic belonging increased the likelihood of screening.
With increasing perceived efficacy and increasing blame
of the victim for abuse the likelihood of screening for IPV
increased. Implications of findings for staff education and
research are discussed.
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Keywords
Intimate partner violence, Screening, Extent, Determinants, Health care providers, Nigeria
Citation
John, I. A., Lawoko, S., & Svanström, L. (2011). Screening for intimate partner violence in healthcare in Kano, Nigeria: extent and determinants. Journal of Family Violence, 26(2), 109-116. DOI 10.1007/s10896-010-9348-y