Table 4 Practice of intimate partner violence screening among survey participants (n = 249): potential limits of feasibility
Survey statement | Agree (%) | Neutral (%) | Disagree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
I don't have the time to thoroughly discuss relational problems with victims of partner abuse | 57.1 | 16.5 | 26.5 |
Most patients would feel offended or insulted if I would ask them if they have experienced partner abuse | 50.6 | 22.5 | 26.9 |
Patient confidentiality and liability prevent me to officially disclose partner abuse | 8.8 | 26.5 | 64.6 |
Disclosure of partner abuse through a written statement is tricky and will inevitably become cumbersome | 39.3 | 31.7 | 28.9 |