Dealing with patients facing a history of sexual abuse: A cross-sectional survey among Dutch general practitioners ...

Background: Sexual abuse (SA) is a common problem. As the primary confidant, the general practitioner (GP) has a valuable role in identifying a history of abuse, specifically with regard to the commonly performed pelvic examination for cervical cancer screening. Objectives: This study focused on GPs’ practice patterns, knowledge, training need and barriers concerning asking patients about SA. Furthermore, it was investigated who performs the cervical smear within the practice and if SA is taken into consideration. Methods: The authors constructed a 31-item questionnaire, which was sent to a gr... Mehr ...