Women who experience domestic violence and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse: a survey of health professionals' attitudes and clinical practice

J Richardson; G Feder; S Eldridge; W S Chung; J Coid; S Moorey

Women who experience domestic violence and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse: a survey of health professionals' attitudes and clinical practice

Br J Gen Pract. 2001 Jun;51(467):468-70.

Authors

J Richardson¹, G Feder, S Eldridge, W S Chung, J Coid, S Moorey

Affiliation

¹ Department of General Practice and Primary Care, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS.

PMID: 11407053
PMCID: PMC1314029

Abstract

Health professionals do not wish to routinely screen women for a history of domestic violence or childhood sexual abuse. However, over 80% believe that these are significant health care issues. Routine screening should not be prioritised until evidence of benefit has been established.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Attitude of Health Personnel*
Child
Child Abuse, Sexual / diagnosis*
Child Abuse, Sexual / psychology
Domestic Violence / prevention & control*
Domestic Violence / psychology
Family Practice*
Female
Humans
London
Male
Primary Health Care
Professional Practice
Survivors