Personal barriers to addressing intimate partner abuse: a qualitative meta-synthesis of healthcare practitioners' experiences

• Main Authors: Laura Tarzia (Author), Jacqui Cameron (Author), Jotara Watson (Author), Renee Fiolet (Author), Surriya Baloch (Author), Rebecca Robertson (Author), Minerva Kyei-Onanjiri (Author), Gemma McKibbin (Author), Kelsey Hegarty (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Healthcare practitioners (HCPs) play a crucial role in recognising, responding to, and supporting female patients experiencing intimate partner abuse (IPA). However, research consistently identifies barriers they perceive prevent them from doing this work effectively. These barri...