Healthcare Providers' Readiness in Managing Intimate Partner Violence in Public Hospitals of Gurage Zone, Ethiopia, 2023; Mixed Study Design.

Fentahun Tamene Zeleke; Megertu Obsa; Mengistu  Abera Merdasa; Mesfin  Difer Tetema; Fikremariam  Endeshaw; Aynalem  Belay; Yibeltal  Mesfin Yesigat; Muche Argaw; Keyredin  Nuriye; Kassa  Genetu Alem

doi:10.70984/182a7e62

Authors

Fentahun Tamene Zeleke Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Megertu Obsa Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Mengistu Abera Merdasa Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia;
Mesfin Difer Tetema Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Fikremariam Endeshaw Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Aynalem Belay Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Yibeltal Mesfin Yesigat Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Muche Argaw Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Keyredin Nuriye Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Kassa Genetu Alem Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70984/182a7e62

Keywords:

knowledge, protocols, readiness

Abstract

Abstract

Background: Intimate partner violence severely affects women's health, especially during pregnancy, causing problems like miscarriage, maternal depression, and suicidal attempts. Victims also face challenges like substance abuse and inadequate prenatal care. Thus, it needs crucial support from healthcare providers.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the readiness of healthcare providers to manage intimate partner violence at public hospitals in the Gurage zone, Ethiopia, 2023.

Method: A cross-sectional study involving all 610 healthcare providers from selected hospitals was conducted. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 25. Readiness scores were reported using mean and standard deviation, while regression analyses identified factors influencing providers' readiness to manage intimate partner violence. Statistical significance was set at a p-value of less than 0.05. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically.

Result: A 99.2% response rate was achieved, with 605 healthcare providers participating. The mean perceived readiness score for managing intimate partner violence was 26.4 ± 7.5 (95% CI: 25.8, 27.0). Significant factors included receiving training (P<0.001, 95% CI β =4.23, 7.21), knowledge (P<0.001, 95% CI β =0.13, 0.25), availability of protocols (P<0.001, 95% CI β =0.86, 5.49), presence of private room (P<0.001, 95% CI β = 1.88, 4.98), and attitude towards intimate partner violence management (P<0.001, 95% CI β =0.10, 0.38).

Conclusion and Recommendation: Healthcare providers demonstrated limited perceived readiness in managing intimate partner violence. Training, protocol development, and improving perceived knowledge are crucial for enhancing providers' readiness to manage intimate partner violence.

Keywords: Perceived readiness, Knowledge, Protocols

Author Biographies

Fentahun Tamene Zeleke, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Lecture at Wolkite University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Midwifery, Wolkite, Ethiopia.
Megertu Obsa, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Mengistu Abera Merdasa, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia;

Lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Mesfin Difer Tetema, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Fikremariam Endeshaw, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Aynalem Belay, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Lecture, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Yibeltal Mesfin Yesigat, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Assistant professor, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Muche Argaw, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Keyredin Nuriye, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia

Assistant professor, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Kassa Genetu Alem, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia

Lecturer, Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia