Nursing and Medical Staff Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Emergency Departments: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Southeast Spain

Key Points

• Emergency department staff showed insufficient knowledge about intimate partner violence and its implications for patient care.
• Only 43% of nursing staff reported having received any training related to intimate partner violence in the past year.
• Cross-sectional survey conducted in multiple emergency departments across Southeast Spain gathered data on staff knowledge and attitudes about intimate partner violence.
• Improving education and training around intimate partner violence in emergency departments is crucial for enhancing patient support systems.