Respondents’ Attitudes About and Experiences With Physician Interventions for Family Conflict
Questionnaire Item | n (%) |
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Should family doctors ask patients about family conflict? | |
Never | 6 (2) |
Sometimes | 170 (67) |
Often | 74 (29) |
Can family doctors be helpful to patients with severe conflict at home? | |
No | 14 (6) |
Yes, sometimes | 168 (66) |
Yes, very helpful | 68 (27) |
Has your doctor ever asked you about conflict in your family? | |
No | 172 (68) |
Yes, one time | 48 (19) |
Yes, more than once | 29 (12) |
If yes, did he/she help you? | |
Did not help | 24 (33) |
Did help | 48 (67) |
Has your doctor ever recommended that you go to a counselor or therapist for help with family problems? | |
No | 219 (87) |
Yes | 28 (11) |