Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Chiropractors' perceptions about intimate partner violence: a cross-sectional survey
Other Titles:	Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
Authors:	Mathews, David J Bhandari, Mohit Shearer, Heather M Forte, Mary L Dosanjh, Sonia
Keywords:	Screening;Training
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Williams & Wilkins
Citation:	29 (5), June 2005
Notes:	General overview:This Canadian article presents the findings from a study that looked at chiropractors’ attitudes and experience about intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada. Objective:The study’s aim is to assess their beliefs and knowledge about IPV. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was disseminated to a voluntary, non-randomised convenience sample of chiropractors at a 3 day education seminar. Discussion:General knowledge about IPV, their myths and facts; barriers to screening; identification and management; and further training issues are discussed. Results:93 doctors of chiropractic completed the survey. They estimated that only 5.2% of their female patients were victims of IPV. General knowledge of IPV was found to be good among the respondents. However, knowledge of clinical indicators and victim’s management was fair to poor, with only 22% of the respondents identifying the most commonly injured body regions among battered women. Lack of knowledge, personal discomfort and lack of time were seen as barriers to IPV screening. Conclusions:It found that doctors of chiropractic underestimated the prevalence of IPV. It is suggested that they would benefit from education and training to help them to better identify and assist patients who are victims of IPV.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13878
ISSN:	1614754
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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