• Midwifery · Dec 2001

    Women's responses to screening for domestic violence in a health-care setting.

    • J Webster, S M Stratigos, and K M Grimes.
    • Nursing and Women's Health Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, 6(th) Floor, Ned Hanlon Building, Herston, Brisbane, Australia. joan_websterj@health.qld.gov.au
    • Midwifery. 2001 Dec 1;17(4):289-94.

    Backgroundinterest in the health impact of domestic violence is increasing and routine screening for violence in health settings has been recommended. However, there are limited data about how women feel about such screening.Aimto investigate women's responses to being screened for domestic violence during a routine clinic visit.Methoda cross-sectional cohort study. Women (1500) from five Queensland hospitals were asked to complete a self-report questionnaire during the visit following the consultation at which they had been screened for domestic violence. Sealable envelopes and a 'posting box' were provided to ensure anonymity of returned envelopes.Findingsof the 1313 respondents, 98% believed it was a 'good idea' to screen for domestic violence. Over 96% felt 'OK' during the process and 77% of the 30 women who felt uncomfortable still agreed that it was a good idea to screen. Women from rural and remote areas of Queensland had similar responses to those of their city counterparts.Conclusionwomen in Queensland found screening for domestic violence acceptable and, where health providers are suitably educated, it should be included when taking a routine health history.Copyright 2001 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.

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