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Women Veterans' Preferences for Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Response Procedures Within the Veterans Health Administration
Author(s) -
Iverson Katherine M.,
Huang Kristin,
Wells Stephanie Y.,
Wright Jason D.,
Gerber Megan R.,
WiltseyStirman Shan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
research in nursing and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1098-240X
pISSN - 0160-6891
DOI - 10.1002/nur.21602
Subject(s) - domestic violence , medicine , social connectedness , health care , administration (probate law) , nursing , suicide prevention , occupational safety and health , poison control , family medicine , medical emergency , psychology , social psychology , political science , pathology , law
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant health issue faced by women veterans, but little is known about their preferences for IPV‐related care. Five focus groups were conducted with 24 women Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients with and without a lifetime history of IPV to understand their attitudes and preferences regarding IPV screening and responses within VHA. Women veterans wanted disclosure options, follow‐up support, transparency in documentation, and VHA and community resources. They supported routine screening for IPV and articulated preferences for procedural aspects of screening. Women suggested that these procedures could be provided most effectively when delivered with sensitivity and connectedness. Findings can inform the development of IPV screening and response programs within VHA and other healthcare settings. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.