Help-seeking behaviour in primary care of men and women with a history of abuse: A Dutch cohort study

Background Previous studies show an association between a history of abuse and higher care demand. However, studies in general practice regarding help-seeking behaviour by patients (mainly male patients) with a history of abuse are scarce.Objectives To analyse help-seeking behaviour in general practice of men and women with a history of abuse.Methods A cohort study using data from a Dutch primary care registration network from 2015 to 2019. We included all patients aged ≥ 18 years who indicated on a questionnaire that they did or did not have a history of abuse. We analysed differences in cont... Mehr ...