Once is not enough: effective strategies for medical student education on intimate partner violence

Violence Against Women. 2012 Oct;18(10):1192-212. doi: 10.1177/1077801212465154. Epub 2012 Oct 19.

Abstract

Training in intimate partner violence (IPV) improves health professionals' knowledge and comfort regarding IPV; the optimal training frequency and format is unknown. We assessed how various types and amounts of IPV education for medical students affected knowledge and attitudes. Medical students at a large, urban university completed a survey concerning IPV-related knowledge and attitudes and participation in didactic and experiential IPV training activities. This was a one-time assessment. Of 586 students, 279 (48%) completed the survey. IPV-related knowledge increased with increased number of training activities. Knowledge and attitude scores were higher (p < .001) for respondents with experiential, versus only didactic, activities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Data Collection
  • Education, Medical, Undergraduate*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Problem-Based Learning*
  • Professional Competence*
  • Sexual Partners
  • Spouse Abuse*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires