Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Associated Factors in the Care of Women Subjected to Intimate Partner Violence in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a preventable public health problem. Previous studies in Sri Lanka report high prevalence rates of IPV. Nurses as the largest healthcare force can take on a significant role in the care of women subjected to IPV. This study aimed to describe nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to providing care for women subjected to IPV in the Sri Lankan context. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 female nurses from 17 hospitals in the Western Province, using a stratified random sampling