Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Psychology
Date of Award
12-2012
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Peggy J. Cantrell
Committee Members
Stacey L. Williams, William T. Dalton
Abstract
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major problem in the United States. There are many health concerns associated with IPV (e.g. chronic pain, gynecological problems), leading researchers to examine the detection and management of IPV in primary care settings. However, a disproportionate amount of this research has focused on the detection and management of IPV in urban primary care clinics, with the detection and management of IPV in rural primary care being largely understudied. The current study addresses this gap in the literature by describing the screening practices and barriers to screening reported by rural providers as well as differences in rural and urban providers in regards to amount and type of barriers reported. Eighty-seven primary care providers (47=Rural) were surveyed about IPV screening practices and barriers to screening. Providers identified barriers related to both professional issues and personal beliefs. There were no significant differences in rural and urban providers in regards to number and type of reported barriers. Implications for the management of IPV in rural primary care settings are discussed.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Tedder, Jamie, "Rural Appalachian Health Care Providers' Perceived Barriers to Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1509. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1509
Copyright
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