Once Is Not Enough: Effective Strategies for Medical Student Education on Intimate Partner Violence

• NCJ Number: 241669
• Journal: Violence Against Women Volume: 18 Issue: 10 Dated: October 2012 Pages: 1192-1212
• Author(s): Raquel Buranosky; Rachel Hess; Melissa A. McNeil; Allison M. Aiken; Judy C. Chang
• Date Published: October 2012
• Length: 21 pages
• Grant Number(s): 5K23 AG024254-01; K12 HD43441-01
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined the training of health professionals in intimate partner violence (IPV).

Abstract

Training in intimate partner violence (IPV) improves health professionals' knowledge and comfort regarding IPV; the optimal training frequency and format is unknown. The authors assessed how various types and amounts of IPV education for medical students affected knowledge and attitudes. Medical students at a large, urban university completed a survey concerning IPV-related knowledge and attitudes and participation in didactic and experiential IPV training activities. This was a one-time assessment. Of 586 students, 279 (48 percent) completed the survey. IPV-related knowledge increased with increased number of training activities. Knowledge and attitude scores were higher (p less than .001) for respondents with experiential, versus only didactic, activities. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.