Registered Nurses’ understanding, knowledge and perceptions of the association between sexually transmitted infections and domestic violence

Bellia, S; Jackson, D; Hutchinson, M; East, L

Registered Nurses’ understanding, knowledge and perceptions of the association between sexually transmitted infections and domestic violence

Bellia, S Jackson, D

Hutchinson, M East, L

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 2020, 27, (5), pp. 561-566
Issue Date:: 2020-10-01

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dc.contributor.author	Bellia, S
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325
dc.contributor.author	Hutchinson, M
dc.contributor.author	East, L
dc.date.accessioned	2021-05-05T00:15:01Z
dc.date.available	2021-05-05T00:15:01Z
dc.date.issued	2020-10-01
dc.identifier.citation	Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 2020, 27, (5), pp. 561-566
dc.identifier.issn	1322-7696
dc.identifier.issn	1876-7575
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148632
dc.description.abstract	Background: Domestic violence (DV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major healthcare issues, with known detrimental health outcomes. Though evidence confirms that individuals who experience DV are at a greater risk of acquiring STIs, there is paucity in the literature focused on nurses’ knowledge of the relationship between DV and STIs. Aim: This study aimed to explore Registered Nurses’ (RNs’) knowledge of the association between DV and STIs. Methods: The study was approved by the relevant Human Research Ethics Committee. Data were collected via face-to-face, telephone and computer-mediated interviews guided by a semi-structured interview schedule. The interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed using Braun and Clarke (2006). Findings: Three themes emerged from the data: Knowledge of DV/STIs: My knowledge is just general; Education: I feel I need a bit more education, and Knowledge of Association between DV/STIs: I really don't know the answer. Discussion: The study found that as a result of participants having a lack of education and knowledge associated with DV and STIs, they were unable to identify and articulate a relationship between DV and STIs. Because of these knowledge deficits participants did not consider transmission of STIs in an intimate relationship where DV could exist. Conclusion: Our study suggests that nurses are unaware of the increased risk for STI acquisition within the context of DV. This lack of awareness would no doubt lead to missed opportunitites for screening and provision of appropriate care.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.colegn.2020.01.003
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dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.title	Registered Nurses’ understanding, knowledge and perceptions of the association between sexually transmitted infections and domestic violence
dc.type	Journal Article
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dc.date.updated	2021-05-05T00:14:59Z
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Background: Domestic violence (DV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major healthcare issues, with known detrimental health outcomes. Though evidence confirms that individuals who experience DV are at a greater risk of acquiring STIs, there is paucity in the literature focused on nurses’ knowledge of the relationship between DV and STIs. Aim: This study aimed to explore Registered Nurses’ (RNs’) knowledge of the association between DV and STIs. Methods: The study was approved by the relevant Human Research Ethics Committee. Data were collected via face-to-face, telephone and computer-mediated interviews guided by a semi-structured interview schedule. The interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed using Braun and Clarke (2006). Findings: Three themes emerged from the data: Knowledge of DV/STIs: My knowledge is just general; Education: I feel I need a bit more education, and Knowledge of Association between DV/STIs: I really don't know the answer. Discussion: The study found that as a result of participants having a lack of education and knowledge associated with DV and STIs, they were unable to identify and articulate a relationship between DV and STIs. Because of these knowledge deficits participants did not consider transmission of STIs in an intimate relationship where DV could exist. Conclusion: Our study suggests that nurses are unaware of the increased risk for STI acquisition within the context of DV. This lack of awareness would no doubt lead to missed opportunitites for screening and provision of appropriate care.

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