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Screening persons newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS for risk of intimate partner violence: early progress in changing practice.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18708884     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Interventions to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV), including among those at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, are needed. In 2001, screening persons who test positive for HIV for risk of IPV was required in New York State, launching the first large-scale program to screen for IPV risk in conjunction with HIV counseling and testing (HCT). Written surveys of counselors, physicians, and agency supervisors explored attitudes, practices, knowledge, and training needs surrounding screening for risk of IPV during HCT. Most HCT providers were aware of screening requirements, but practice varied. Counselors were more likely to screen than were physicians and asked more screening questions. Despite guidelines, screening was generally not standardized and sporadic. IPV screening in conjunction with HCT is possible. Building capacity and commitment of local HCT providers through provision of training and by fostering partnerships with public health partner services staff can help overcome identified barriers to preventing IPV in a high-risk population.
Authors:
Susan J Klein; James M Tesoriero; Shu-Yin John Leung; Karyn K Heavner; Guthrie S Birkhead
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1550-5022     ISO Abbreviation:  J Public Health Manag Pract     Publication Date:    2008 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-18     Completed Date:  2008-11-18     Revised Date:  2010-04-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9505213     Medline TA:  J Public Health Manag Pract     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  420-8     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Room 412, Albany, NY 12237, USA. sjk06@health.state.ny.us
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Clinical Competence
Counseling
Domestic Violence / prevention & control*,  psychology
Female
HIV Infections / psychology*
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Mass Screening
Middle Aged
New York
Physicians
Risk Factors
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R06/CCR218723//PHS HHS; U62/CCU202061-17//PHS HHS
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
J Public Health Manag Pract. 2008 Sep-Oct;14(5):498   [PMID:  18708895 ]

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