Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Research highlights racial disparities among those experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), yet little is known about disparities in screening for IPV in the emergency department(ED). This study was designed to examine variability in pediatric caregiver screening rates within a metropolitan pediatric ED across patient race and to explore potential reasons for such variability. We conducted a mixed-methods study using quantitative data on IPV screening rates over four years (along with patient race and, if applicable, the reason for no screening) and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with ED providers. Analyses compared rates of IPV screening and rates of screen deferral with and without documentation based on race. Assessment of the data showed that caregivers of Black patients were more likely to be screened for IPV compared to caregivers of white patients (p < 0.05) and caregivers of Black patients were more likely to lack a documented reason why the screen was not completed than white caregivers.
Keywords
Intimate Partner Violence, Mass Screening, Racial Disparities, Hospital Emergency Services
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health | Women's Health
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Exploring the Impact of Race on IPV Screening in the Emergency Department of a Metropolitan Pediatric Hospital
Research highlights racial disparities among those experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), yet little is known about disparities in screening for IPV in the emergency department(ED). This study was designed to examine variability in pediatric caregiver screening rates within a metropolitan pediatric ED across patient race and to explore potential reasons for such variability. We conducted a mixed-methods study using quantitative data on IPV screening rates over four years (along with patient race and, if applicable, the reason for no screening) and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with ED providers. Analyses compared rates of IPV screening and rates of screen deferral with and without documentation based on race. Assessment of the data showed that caregivers of Black patients were more likely to be screened for IPV compared to caregivers of white patients (p < 0.05) and caregivers of Black patients were more likely to lack a documented reason why the screen was not completed than white caregivers.