Drs. Ragavan and Miller's study reviews the increase in intimate partner and youth violence during the Covid-19 pandemic, mechanisms contributing to these increases, and the overarching health impacts on adolescents. Pediatricians play a vital role in implementing healing-centered practices and prevention efforts that mitigate the impacts of trauma and violence.
While research on perpetration of IPV is growing, few studies have sought to explore perpetrators' perspectives on their abusive behaviors. Thus, Dr. Judy Chang and her team conducted semistructured, open-ended interviews with men convicted of an IPV crime where they broadly explored their perspectives on contributors to abuse. These findings highlight areas where intervention efforts need to be tailored to address the unmet needs of men who perpetrate.
Through interviews with postpartum people and health care providers (HCP), Drs. Chang, Miller, and Ragavan explored:
1) How IPV is currently discussed
2) What should be included in IPV interventions
3) How to support those who disclose IPV
4) Implementation barriers and facilitators
This resulted in:
➡️HCPs reported a variety of practices to support survivors
➡️Postpartum people reported not receiving resources or education related to IPV
➡️HCPs identified a need for screening and resource provision
Drs. Chang, Miller, and Ragavan explored how intimate partner violence (IPV) is currently discussed with postpartum people in the postpartum unit as well as future methods and strategies for intervention and support.
Read more about their findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37971822/
Dr. Liz Miller and her team examined campus and clinic factors that may influence likelihood of implementing sexual violence (SV) prevention for college students seeking care in campus health and counseling centers. Their findings suggest that high performance regarding SV policy and prevention on a campus do not necessarily translate to implementation of appropriate SV prevention and care for students seeking care on campus, including assessments, resources, referrals, and services.
The PUBS march to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence has been rescheduled to November 5th!
Learn more and register here: https://cmu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IXtZ6L8M4AuPQi
Join Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors (P.U.B.S) in a march to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This event is sponsored by Carlow, Pitt, CMU, Duquesne, and Chatham. Individuals from each campus community is invited, as well as members of the general public, to participate. Help create signs, posters, and banners on Carlow's campus green before the march. After the march, there will be an option to listen to survivor testimonials.
Drs. Chang, Krans, and Miller held semistructured interviews with pregnant and postpartum women who have experienced opioid use disorder and intimate partner violence regarding their experiences seeking help with both issues.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of Pittsburgh and its partners have a full schedule of events planned.
We encourage you to hear the stories of survivors; learn more about how you can help prevent sexual assault, harassment, and violence; and get help educating and informing your neighbors, colleagues, and friends.
In their recent JAMA article, Lisa Callegari and Sonya Borrero discuss how Veteran Affair’s move to provide abortion in cases of rape, incest, and life/health endangerment, recognizing abortion as an essential health service for Veterans.
