Domestic violence screening, policies, and procedures in Indian health service facilities.
J Am Board Fam Pract
; 14(4): 252-8, 2001.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Research shows that domestic violence against women in the United States is common, and the prevalence of domestic violence is high among Native American women. Victims of domestic violence can benefit from appropriate office intervention and referral. This study examined the effect of administrative and legal requirements on screening for domestic violence in Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals and clinics.METHODS:
A questionnaire was mailed using the total design method to all IHS hospitals and clinics regarding activities related to domestic violence screening; policies and procedures; presence of committees; staff training; and state and tribal mandatory reporting requirements.RESULTS:
The response rate was 65%. Eighty-eight (62%) of 142 facilities screen for domestic violence. A facility was more likely to screen if it had policies and procedures for domestic violence. Ninety-one (64%) of sites had policies and procedures for domestic violence. Less than one half these sites evaluated the use of these policies and procedures. Hospitals were more likely to have policies and procedures than clinics, as were sites administered by the IHS, rather than those administered by tribal contract. Fifty-eight (40.8%) facilities indicated 18 states have mandatory domestic violence reporting requirements. Thirty-three (23.2%) facilities indicated 31 different tribes mandate reporting of domestic violence. Forty-two (29.6%) facilities reported mandatory staff training in at least one topic related to domestic violence in the past year.CONCLUSIONS:
Domestic violence policies and procedures promote screening for this important health care problem.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
1_ASSA2030
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Indígenas Norte-Americanos
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United States Indian Health Service
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Violência Doméstica
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Política de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Board Fam Pract
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article