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Knowledge, attitudes and readiness to manage intimate partner violence among perinatal care providers practicing in gynecology and obstetrics in france

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Objective: Pregnancy and perinatal periods are significant risk factors of intimate partner violence (IPV), a major public health problem that could begin or intensify during these periods. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes and preparedness to provide care in relation to IPV among perinatal care providers. Method: From May 2017 to December 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted in France among 235 perinatal care providers with a clinical activity in obstetrics/gynecology. They were invited to self-complete online the Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS-French). Results: Among participants, 16.2% did not currently screen for IPV, 6.5% screened during annual exams, 25.5% all patients with abuse indicators on history or exam, and 43.1% pregnant women. More than half reported to not feel comfortable discussing IPV with patients (51.3%), to have insufficient training to address IPV situations (51.6%), and to not have adequate knowledge of referral resources in the community (50.9%). For 62%, there was no protocol for dealing with IPV at workplace. Conclusion: Insufficient knowledge and training to address IPV were reported by perinatal care providers practicing in obstetrics/gynecology, while they have an essential role in the identification and the management of IPV. Screening was consequently suboptimal. There is a crucial need to provide specific training regarding screening and management of IPV victims.

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hal-04245427 , version 1 (17-10-2023)

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Candy Guiguet-Auclair. Knowledge, attitudes and readiness to manage intimate partner violence among perinatal care providers practicing in gynecology and obstetrics in france. XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics, The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Oct 2023, Paris, France. pp.221, ⟨10.1002/ijgo.15058⟩. ⟨hal-04245427⟩
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