Gender-based violence screening methods preferred by women visiting a public hospital in Pune, India
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Authors
Suryavanshi, Nishi
Naik, Shilpa
Waghmare, Smita
Gupte, Nikhil
Khan, Sameer
Mave, Vidya
Deluca, Andrea
Gupta, Amita
Golub, Jonathan
Bollinger, Robert C.
Issue Date
2018-01-15
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Women and Violence , Gender Based Violence , Screening , Face-to-Face Interview
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Abstract
Background:
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.
Methods:
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.
Results:
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.
Conclusions:
Our study provides evidence for preferred GBV screening methods and optimal provider engagement as perceived by women attending a public hospital.
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Citation
Suryavanshi, N., Naik, S., Waghmare, S. et al. Gender-based violence screening methods preferred by women visiting a public hospital in Pune, India. BMC Women's Health 18, 19 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-018-0515-2
Publisher
BMC Women's Health