Understanding how to improve violence screening in college health centers
Multi-level Influences of Violence Screening in College Health Centers
This study is looking at what helps or hinders college health centers from regularly checking for intimate partner violence and sexual violence among female students, with the goal of making these important screenings more common to keep students safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10668306 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers and facilitators to implementing routine screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) in college health centers. It focuses on female college students, who are at a higher risk for these issues, and aims to identify factors at individual, organizational, and state levels that affect screening rates. By understanding these influences, the research seeks to enhance the uptake of screening practices among healthcare providers in college settings, ultimately aiming to improve the health and safety of students.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are female college students who may be at risk for intimate partner violence or sexual violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not female college students or those who do not experience IPV or SV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased screening for IPV and SV in college health centers, helping to identify and support at-risk students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing routine screening in healthcare settings can significantly improve identification and support for victims of IPV and SV, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Kingston, United States
- University of Rhode Island — Kingston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sutherland, Melissa a. — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Sutherland, Melissa a.
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 below.