Knowledge and practices of regional and rural general practitioners in the identification and management of intimate partner and family violence: a mixed methods study in Western Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

General Practitioners (GPs) are well placed to identify and assist patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and family violence (FV). However, patients experiencing IPV/FV can be under-detected or inadequately assisted when GPs do not have the necessary confidence, knowledge, attitudes or skills for this. Given the high rates of IPV/FV in the Australian regional setting where this study was conducted, this investigation explored the confidence, knowledge, attitudes and practices of local GPs in identifying and managing patients who are experiencing IPV/FV.

Methods

This mixed methods study utilised a survey tool adapted from a review of existing instruments. The adapted tool included questions on provider confidence, knowledge, attitudes and practices

SUBMITTER: Crossley C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature