Behavior change

Question 1

what is annual prevalence of intimate partner violence

Answer 1

6-8% - considered low

Question 2

who is at risk

Answer 2

women of any background, but especially pregnant and adolescent

Question 3

what is partner violence risk for

Answer 3

substance abuse, mental disorders, chronic physical disorders, chronic pain

Question 4

what is key behav. issue in IPV

Answer 4

women feel it is out of their control

Question 5

what are 6 stages of change and timeline

Answer 5

1. precontemplation - no plan for 6 month
2. contemplation -plan in 6 months
3. preparation - plan in 30 days
4. action - under 6 months
5. maintenance - atfer 6 months
6. relapse

Question 6

what is role of MD in each stage

Answer 6

1. precontemplation - encourage change
2. contemplation - help suss out risk/benefit
3. preparation - help plan
4. action - encourage action
5. maintenance - help make this the “new normal”
6. relapse

Question 7

what are office systems to help with health promo

Answer 7

1. flow sheets, risk calculators
2. patient reminders - phone email
3. patient portal
4. chart reminders
5. health behavior prescriptions