Understanding barriers to screening for intimate partner violence during and after pregnancy
Official title: Provider and Survivor Perspectives on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-10789555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is talking to healthcare providers and women who have experienced intimate partner violence during or after pregnancy to understand the challenges they face with screening for this issue, so we can find better ways to support and care for moms in these situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $169,726 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD113968-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10789555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women or those who have recently given birth, particularly those who have experienced intimate partner violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum, or who have not experienced intimate partner violence, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to explore the perspectives of healthcare providers and survivors regarding the challenges and preferences for screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in maternity care settings. By conducting focus groups with healthcare professionals and individuals who have experienced IPV during pregnancy or postpartum, the study seeks to identify barriers to effective screening and support. The findings will help inform the development of interventions to improve responses to IPV in healthcare settings, ultimately enhancing care for pregnant and postpartum women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and support for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing barriers to IPV screening in healthcare settings can lead to improved outcomes for affected individuals, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallace, Maeve E — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Wallace, Maeve E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.