Table 8 Improvement in practice of providers who reported identifying women at baseline and 6 month follow-up (n = 81)
Variable | Pre- training | 6-month follow-up | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Services provided | n (%) | n (%) | |
Provided basic information about domestic violence to the woman | 52 (64.2%) | 77 (95.1%) | < 0.001 |
Offered validating and supportive statements | 66 (81.5%) | 81 (100%) | < 0.001 |
Talked to the woman about her needs | 60 (74.1%) | 77 (95.1%) | 0.001 |
Discussed the options she may have | 53 (65.4%) | 80 (98.9%) | < 0.001 |
Documented domestic violence history and physical examination findings in patient’s chart | 42 (51.9%) | 64 (79%) | < 0.001 |
Assessed the immediate level of danger for the woman | 47 (58%) | 68 (84%) | 0.001 |
Helped the woman to create a plan to increase her and her children’s safety | 40 (49.4%) | 56 (69.1%) | 0.008 |
Provided education or resource materials about domestic violence to the woman (pamphlets, brochures, etc.) | 19 (23.5%) | 31 (38.3%) | 0.038 |
Refer the woman to support services available within the community (psychological, legal, shelter, etc.) | 43 (53.1%) | 66 (81.5%) | < 0.001 |