Primary healthcare providers' perceived preparedness to respond to intimate partner violence in the public primary healthcare setting: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of violence against women globally, leading to various adverse health consequences. Primary healthcare providers (PHCPs) are often the first point of contact for identifying and managing IPV. However, research on PHCPs' responses to IPV in low- and middle-income countries, including Malaysia, remains limited. This study aimed to determine the perceived preparedness to respond to IPV and its associated factors among PHCPs in Malaysia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 1505 PHCPs selected through multistage stratified cluster random sampling from public primary healthcare clinics in Malaysia. Data were collected via self-administered online surveys using the validated Physician Readiness to Manage

SUBMITTER: Chan YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11956219 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature