Women who experience domestic violence and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse: a survey of health professionals' attitudes and clinical practice

Authors
Richardson, J Feder, G Eldridge, S Chung, WS Coid, J Moorey, S
Citation
J. Richardson et al., Women who experience domestic violence and women survivors of childhood sexual abuse: a survey of health professionals' attitudes and clinical practice, BR J GEN PR, 51(467), 2001, pp. 468-470
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
09601643 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
467
Year of publication
2001
Pages
468 - 470
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-1643(200106)51:467<468:WWEDVA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Health professionals do not wish to routinely screen women for a history of domestic violence or childhood sexual abuse. However; over 80% believe tha t these are significant health care issues. Routine screening should not be prioritised until evidence of benefit has been established.