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标题：Gender-based violence screening methods preferred by women visiting a public hospital in Pune, India
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作者：Nishi Suryavanshi ; Shilpa Naik ; Smita Waghmare 等
期刊名称：BMC Women's Health
印刷版ISSN：1472-6874
电子版ISSN：1472-6874
出版年度：2018
卷号：18
期号：1
页码：19
DOI：10.1186/s12905-018-0515-2
语种：English
出版社：BioMed Central
摘要：Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major global public health concern and is a risk factor for adverse health outcomes. Early identification of GBV is crucial for improved health outcomes. Interactions with health care providers may provide a unique opportunity for routine GBV screening, if a safe, confidential environment can be established. Between November 2014 and February 2015, a cross-sectional, observational study was conducted where women were interviewed about their opinions concerning GBV screening in a tertiary health care setting in Pune, India. Trained counsellors interviewed 300 women at different out-patient and in-patient departments using a semi-structured questionnaire. Twenty-three percent of these women reported experiencing GBV in their life. However, 90% of women said they had never been asked about GBV in a health care setting. Seventy-two percent expressed willingness to be asked about GBV by their health care providers, with the preferred provider being nurses or counsellors. More than half (53%) women reported face-to-face interview as the most preferred method for screening. There were no major differences in these preferences by GBV history status. Our study provides evidence for preferred GBV screening methods and optimal provider engagement as perceived by women attending a public hospital.
关键词：Women and violence ; Gender based violence ; Screening ; Face-to-face interview