Analysing training in gender-based violence for undergraduate nursing students in Spain: A mixed-methods study

Abstract

Background: Health-care professionals, and nurses especially among them, play an essential role in the health sector's response to gender-based violence. To be able to successfully address this major public health issue they need specific training in the topic. Objective: To analyse training on gender-based violence that nursing students receive at universities in Spain. Design: Mixed-methods approach Setting: Spain Methods: Systematic review of public documents followed by in-depth interviews with university lecturers Results: Eighty per cent (92/115) of nursing training programmes included content regarding gender-based violence. There was great variability in the topics included in the training. Health consequences due to gender-based violence exposure and the role of the health sector in addressing these health consequences were the most frequently included topics. Ethical issues and legislation were the least frequent ones, as these were only dealt with in one and 18 training programmes, respectively. In the qualitative analysis of the interviews, two categories were identified: 'Supportive legislation and supportive lecturers are essential for integrating gender-based violence training' and 'Approach to gender-based violence shapes the contents and the subject in which it is incorporated'. The first category refers to the main drivers for training integration, while the second category refers to how lecturers' perceptions influenced the way in which training was implemented. Conclusions: As many as 80% of the nursing education programmes included specific training in gender-based violence, although with great variability in the contents among the universities. For this study's participants, enacted legislation, and lecturers interested in the topic and in decision-making positions were key drivers for this extensive implementation. The variability observed across universities might be explained by lecturers' different approaches to gender-based violence and the nursing profession.

Perception of Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment in University Students: Analysis of the Information Sources and Risk within a Relationship

“…This highlights positive results and supports the ideas presented by various authors about the need for education in initial training [39]. However, it is necessary to take into account the existence of great dissimilarities among the different education/training programs in different Spanish universities [36], and it is important to conduct a deep analysis into the diverse programs and their benefits. Some research points to the intervention and training of students as a tool for the prevention of risk situations [41].…”

“…They mostly analyze different ways in which gender-based violence may be expressed in universities [1] and examine abusive and discriminatory behaviors towards women in the university environment. In this university context and after the review of several pieces of research, we found a common problem independent of the field of study from research focused on degrees related to the Social Sciences, such as those related to Health Sciences [36]. Specific focus should be given to studies into teacher training [37][38][39][40], highlighting the need to incorporate education into gender and sexual diversity in initial teacher training, as they will have a primary responsibility for developing a comprehensive education in their future students [38].…”

Nurse Training in Gender-Based Violence Using Simulated Nursing Video Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

“…However, the detection rate of GBV is still low in these services [65]. Therefore, more formal training on this type of violence is needed for both nursing students and registered nurses to improve care for these women [10,14,26,29,60,66]. Therefore, we recommend including a high-fidelity clinical simulation methodology for training undergraduate nursing students and registered nurses in GBV victim management.…”

“…In Spain, most nursing education plans include specialized training in GBV in their curricula, although the topics covered tend to be heterogeneous [29]. Nevertheless, nursing education is the first step for providing a response to GBV.…”

Evaluation of Physicians Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Violence Against Women

“…Literatürde, standartlaştırılmış hasta senaryoları, akran eğitim programları, mağdurlarla yapılan görüşmeler ve sosyal hizmetlere yerleştirmeler gibi pratik eğitimler ile mevcut durumun daha iyi yönetilebileceği öne sürülmüştür. [17] Bizim çalışmamıza katılan hekimlerin çalıştığı kurumda, kadına yönelik şiddet için kullanılan talimat /prosedürü bulunanların oranını çok düşük olduğu saptandı. HEKYSBTÖ puanı ile, çalışılan kurumda kadına yönelik şiddet için kullanılan talimat/ rosedürü olması arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki saptanmadık.…”