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Indirect Approach To Intimate Partner Violence, Jasmine Y. Robinson
Indirect Approach To Intimate Partner Violence, Jasmine Y. Robinson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Discussing Intimate Partner Violence can be difficult, and has many barriers. An indirect approach to speaking with patients about domestic violence, whether is is sexual, physical, emotional or financial can be achieve with patient's trust in a physician if they withhold judgement.
Intimate Partner Violence In Immigrant/Refugee Populations, Lisa H. Wang
Intimate Partner Violence In Immigrant/Refugee Populations, Lisa H. Wang
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common type of violence affecting women. Globally, Central Africa and South Asia have some of the highest rates of IPV. In Vermont, the majority of refugees are from these regions. Individual, interpersonal, and especially cultural values play critical roles in the definition/appraisal and decision to seek help in these women. This study examines ways to mitigate challenges that healthcare professionals have in identifying women who need help and barriers preventing these women from seeking help.
Increasing Advance Directive Knowledge Among Healthcare Professionals, Laura K. Donnelly
Increasing Advance Directive Knowledge Among Healthcare Professionals, Laura K. Donnelly
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Advance Directives (ADs) have been shown to be associated with increased patient satisfaction with end-of-life care, decreased in-hospital deaths, and decreased end-of-life costs in high-cost regions. Nationally, prevalence of ADs has increased over the last 20 years, but the majority of patients still have not completed an AD. A significant obstacle to completion is lack of awareness. A presentation to increase knowledge regarding ADs among primary care staff was created to address this.
Hidden Adolescent Risks: Provider Education On Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Bailey Fay
Hidden Adolescent Risks: Provider Education On Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Bailey Fay
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been shown to be a strong risk factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt. One study has shown over 50% of people engaging in NSSI have at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime. The 2015 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 17% of high school students reported non-suicidal self-injury at least once in the past year. This reflects roughly one in four females and one in ten males. Furthermore, these numbers have increased significantly since 2013. In an effort to promote awareness of NSSI in the primary care setting, a handout was created for providers …