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Krishnamurti T, Davis AL, Quinn B, Castillo-Mora A, Martin KL, Simhan HN
Mobile Remote Monitoring of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Patients During the COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Order: Quality Improvement Pilot Study
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Remote Monitoring of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Patients During COVID-19 Sheltering-In-Place: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study
Tamar Krishnamurti;
Alexander L Davis;
Beth Quinn;
Anabel Castillo-Mora;
Kelly L Martin;
Hyagriv N Simhan
ABSTRACT
Background:
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death. Prenatal healthcare providers are one critical form of screening and support for IPV during pregnancy. While sheltering-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile apps may offer an opportunity to continue screening and supporting those experiencing IPV.
Objective:
To examine cases of IPV reported before and during COVID-19 sheltering-in-place mandates through a prenatal care app.
Methods:
Frequencies of voluntary IPV screening and incidence identified through a prenatal care app disseminated to patients of a single large healthcare system were compared for app users before and during sheltering-in-place.
Results:
There was no significant change in rates of voluntary IPV screening for new app users during the two time periods. A slight, but non-significant, increase was found in physical and sexual violence during sheltering-in-place. Notably, none of those screening positive for IPV had documented IPV in their chart.
Conclusions:
App-based screening for IPV is feasible during times with limited in-peron access to healthcare providers. Clinical Trial: N/A
Citation
Please cite as:
Krishnamurti T, Davis AL, Quinn B, Castillo-Mora A, Martin KL, Simhan HN
Mobile Remote Monitoring of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Patients During the COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Order: Quality Improvement Pilot Study
