Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) Among Healthcare Providers of a Tertiary Referral Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

<i> </i>The study highlights existing gaps in knowledge and attitudes toward DVA within a maternity care setting and shows that healthcare providers themselves are not immune to interpersonal violence. Regular training, sensitization, and routine DVA screening during hospital visits are essential to ensure timely care, accurate documentation, and appropriate referrals for survivors.

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Cureus
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2025-12-08
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.98757
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Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) Among Healthcare Providers of a Tertiary Referral Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Maimoona Ahmed, Veena Das
Cureus
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) Among Healthcare Providers of a Tertiary Referral Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Maimoona Ahmed, Veena Das
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Abstract

<i> </i>The study highlights existing gaps in knowledge and attitudes toward DVA within a maternity care setting and shows that healthcare providers themselves are not immune to interpersonal violence. Regular training, sensitization, and routine DVA screening during hospital visits are essential to ensure timely care, accurate documentation, and appropriate referrals for survivors.

CureusVol. 17(12)
Fernandez Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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