Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore Thai health care providers’ perceptions of screening for intimate partner violence (IPV). DesignThis study used a qualitative approach to explore Thai health care providers’ perceptions of IPV screening. SettingFour focus groups of health care providers working in secondary and tertiary hospitals in northeast Thailand. ParticipantsThirty-two health care providers (30 nurses and 2 social workers) experienced in women’s health care and working in hospitals in northeast Thailand. ResultsFindings reflected four categories: The Importance of Screening for IPV, Factors Related to IPV Screening, Barriers to IPV Screening, and Strategies to Promote IPV Screening. ConclusionOur results highlight the significance of IPV screening in connecting survivors to help; challenges faced by providers, such as cultural norms and lack of training; and recommendations for policymakers to enhance IPV screening in Thailand.
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