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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedCantor AG, Nelson HD, Pappas M
Telehealth for women's preventive services for reproductive health and intimate partner violence: a comparative effectiveness review.
This comparative effectiveness review was conducted on the effectiveness and harms of telehealth interventions for women's reproductive health and intimate partner violence (IPV) services. A literature search was conducted for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies of telehealth strategies for women's reproductive health and IPV versus usual care for the period July 2016 to May 2022. Eight RCTs, 1 nonrandomized trial, and 7 observational studies were included (7 studies of contraceptive care and 9 of IPV services). Telehealth services demonstrated similar care as usual care for contraceptive use, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy (low strength of evidence [SOE]). Evidence on abortion was insufficient. Outcomes were also similar between telehealth and usual care interventions to replace or supplement IPV services and comparators for repeat IPV, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, fear of partner, coercive control, self-efficacy, and safety behaviors (low SOE). Telehealth barriers identified included limited internet access, digital literacy, technical challenges, and confidentiality concerns. Safety strategies increased telehealth use for IPV services. Evidence lacked on access, health equity, or harms.
AHRQ-funded; 75Q80120D00006.
Citation: Cantor AG, Nelson HD, Pappas M .
Telehealth for women's preventive services for reproductive health and intimate partner violence: a comparative effectiveness review.
J Gen Intern Med 2023 May; 38(7):1735-43. doi: 10.1007/s11606-023-08033-6..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Women, Prevention, Domestic Violence, Evidence-Based Practice, Maternal Care, Sexual Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness
Kozhimannil KB, Lewis VA, Interrante JD
Screening for and experiences of intimate partner violence in the United States before, during, and after pregnancy, 2016-2019.
The objective of this study was to measure rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) screening during the perinatal period among people experiencing physical violence in the US. Data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System was used to describe the incidence of physical IPV before or during pregnancy. The results indicated that nearly half of those reporting physical IPV were not screened before or after pregnancy. The authors concluded that public health efforts to improve maternal health must address universal screening for IPV as well as access to care.
AHRQ-funded; HS027640.
Citation: Kozhimannil KB, Lewis VA, Interrante JD .
Screening for and experiences of intimate partner violence in the United States before, during, and after pregnancy, 2016-2019.
Am J Public Health 2023 Mar; 113(3):297-305. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2022.307195..
Keywords: Screening, Domestic Violence, Pregnancy, Women, Maternal Care
Choi KR, Hughesdon K, Britton L
Interpersonal trauma in the lives of nurses and perceptions of nursing work.
This study’s purpose was to explore associations between trauma experiences among nurses and nursing perceptions of risk for involuntary job loss and standing in society. This observational study used 2001 data from the Nurses’ Health Study which surveyed 53,323 female nurses. The outcome looked at were nurses’ perceptions of their risk for involuntary job loss and their social standing in the US and within their own community. The majority of nurses surveyed reported high rates of emotional trauma, in childhood and adulthood with lower rates of physical and sexual trauma. Emotional trauma was associated with perception of higher risk for involuntary job loss, but also higher perception of societal standing.
AHRQ-funded; HS026407.
Citation: Choi KR, Hughesdon K, Britton L .
Interpersonal trauma in the lives of nurses and perceptions of nursing work.
West J Nurs Res 2022 Aug;44(8):734-42. doi: 10.1177/01939459211015894..
Keywords: Provider: Nurse, Domestic Violence
Randell KA, Ragavan MI, Query LA
Intimate partner violence and the pediatric electronic health record: a qualitative study.
The authors sought to explore expert perspectives on risks associated with the pediatric electronic health record (EHR) for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors and their children and to identify strategies that may mitigate these risks. They conducted semistructured interviews with multidisciplinary pediatric IPV experts, and their findings suggested that the pediatric EHR may confer both risks and benefits for IPV survivors and their children. They recommended further work to develop best practices to address IPV risks related to the pediatric EHR, to ensure consistent use of these practices, and to include these practices as standard functionalities of the pediatric EHR.
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Randell KA, Ragavan MI, Query LA .
Intimate partner violence and the pediatric electronic health record: a qualitative study.
Acad Pediatr 2022 Jul;22(5):824-32. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.08.013..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Domestic Violence
Akingbade O, Peek ME, Tung EL. O, Peek ME, Tung EL
Network size or proximity? Association of network characteristics with violence-related stress and PTSD among racial/ethnic minorities in Chicago.
This research brief examined the association of network size compared to network size and proximity and the psychosocial health and PTSD rates among high-risk racial/ethnic minorities in two Chicago neighborhoods. A sample of 504 adults were surveyed from one South and one West side Chicago clinic in 2018. Only participants who self-reported lifetime exposure in the Brief Trauma Questionnaire to community violence were included, decreasing the sample size to 297. The majority of participants were female (69%) and non-Hispanic Black (75%). Two-thirds were direct victims of robbery or assault, and one-third tested positive for PTSD. Median number of network confidants was found to be 2. A larger network size (> 3 confidants) within 30 minutes from home was significantly associated with 67% lower adjusted odds of PTSD compared to those with no confidants within 30 minutes from home.
AHRQ-funded; HS023007.
Citation: Akingbade O, Peek ME, Tung EL. O, Peek ME, Tung EL .
Network size or proximity? Association of network characteristics with violence-related stress and PTSD among racial/ethnic minorities in Chicago.
J Gen Intern Med 2022 Jan;37(1):255-57. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-06607-w..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Stress, Domestic Violence