Table 1 Modules and concepts addressed in the training
Knowledge, Attitudes and Preparedness | Themes covered in training | Topics included under themes |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge and attitude oriented topics | Awareness about violence against women | Prevalence, forms, and health consequences of violence, VAW as a public health issue |
Concepts related to violence against women | Difference between sex and gender, gender norms, patriarchy, intersectionality, myths about VAW | |
Role of HCPs in responding to VAW | Signs and symptoms indicating violence, legal mandate of healthcare providers in India, Identification by healthcare providers-ways to ask | |
Skills in clinical care | Establishing ideal response of HCPs | Provision of first line support – Listen, Inquiry, Validate, Enhanced Safety and Support (LIVES) Documentation of cases |