A survey and stakeholder consultation of Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) programmes in English maternity services

• Main Authors: Camilla Forbes (Author), Hayley Alderson (Author), Jill Domoney (Author), Alexandra Papamichail (Author), Vashti Berry (Author), Ruth McGovern (Author), Nick Sevdalis (Author), Judith Rankin (Author), Mary Newburn (Author), Andy Healey (Author), Abigail Easter (Author), Margaret Heslin (Author), Gene Feder (Author), Kristian Hudson (Author), Claire A. Wilson (Author), G. J. Melendez-Torres (Author), Louise M. Howard (Author), Kylee Trevillion (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Healthcare-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (hIDVA) are evidence-based programmes that provide emotional and practical support to service users experiencing domestic abuse. hIDVA programmes are found to improve health outcomes for service users and are increasingly de...