Most Frequently Reported Use of Resources and Safety Measures Taken by Male Patients Who Screened Positive for IPV Victimization
| Resources and Safety Measuresa | 1-Week Follow-Up Report (n=80) No. (%) | 3-Month Follow-Up Report (n=47) No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| IPV = intimate partner violence; WEB = Women’s Evidence of Battering Scale. | ||
| Note: a positive finding for male IPV victimization was any positive response on the IPV victimization scale and either lack of perpetration disclosure or evidence of battering (WEB >20) on a sex-neutral version of the battering scale. | ||
| a Results available only for men who returned to the emergency department for follow-up interviews at 1 week and/or 3 months after initial screening, counseling, and referral to resources. | ||
| Used any of the resources | 8 (10) | 15 (32) |
| Hotline | 2 (2.5) | 7 (15) |
| IPV support groups | 5 (11) | |
| IPV shelter | 1 (1.3) | 2 (4.3) |
| Emergency housing | 1 (1.3) | |
| Alcohol treatment | 1 (1.3) | 5 (11) |
| Mental health counseling | 2 (2.5) | 8 (17) |
| Read information | 44 (55) | 24 (51) |
| Made a safety plan | 13 (16) | |
| Hid money in case you need to leave | 15 (19) | |
| Moved out | 11 (14) | 18 (38) |
| Called IPV hotlines or referrals | 10 (13) | |
| Changed or unlisted telephone number | 9 (19) | |