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Trial reportBMC primary care2024

Training Australian general practitioners to counsel women experiencing intimate partner abuse (WEAVE): a pre-post training analysis.

Felicity Young, Mohajer Hameed, Leesa Hooker, Angela Taft, Kelsey Hegarty

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Felicity YoungLa Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, VIC, 3552, Australia. f.young@latrobe.edu.au.
Mohajer HameedThe Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University, Brunswick, VIC, 3056, Australia.
Leesa HookerLa Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, VIC, 3552, Australia.
Angela TaftJudith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia.
Kelsey HegartyDepartment of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, 200 Berkeley Street, Carlton, Vic, 3053, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEvaluations of Intimate Partner Abuse training for general practitioners is limited. The Women's Evaluation of Abuse and Violence Care study trialled in Australia was a primary care intervention that included delivering the Health Relationships training, a program that educates practitioners on how to provide supportive counselling and assistance to women afraid of an intimate partner. We report on effectiveness of the Healthy Relationships training program within a cluster-randomised controlled trial.

methodsGeneral practitioners filled out a baseline survey and surveys before and after training, including quantitative and open-text questions on barriers and enablers to supporting victim-survivors. The Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) tool, a validated measure, was included to assess practitioner knowledge, skills, confidence, and attitudes. General linear model repeated analysis of variance tested the difference between trial groups over time.

resultsFifty-two general practitioners completed the baseline demographic survey, with 65% (19 intervention, 18 comparison) completing both pre-and-post-training surveys. There were no between-group differences in baseline characteristics. Post-training, the intervention group had significantly higher average scores than the comparison on perceived preparation to address abuse (p = .000), perceived knowledge (p = .000), actual knowledge (p = .03), and greater awareness of practice-related issues (p = .000). There were no between-group differences in PREMIS opinion domain scores on workplace issues, self-efficacy and understanding of victims. Post-training, the qualitative data indicated that the intervention practitioners (n = 24) reported increased knowledge, awareness, and confidence, while time pressures and lack of referral options impeded addressing abuse.

conclusionThe Healthy Relationships Training program for general practitioners increased aspects of practitioner knowledge, skills, and confidence. However, more support is needed to change opinions and support victim-survivors sustainably.

trial registrationThe WEAVE trial was registered on 21/01/2008 with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, number ACTRN12608000032358.

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General PractitionersIntimate Partner ViolenceAustraliaFemaleHealth StatusHumansSelf EfficacyDomestic violenceGeneral practiceHealthcareIntimate partner abusePrimary careTraining

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PMCPMC10953085

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