Domestic abuse among female doctors: thematic analysis of qualitative interviews in the UK.

Emily Donovan Miriam SanterSara MorganGavin Daker-WhiteMerlin Luke Willcox

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2021)

Domestic abuse impacts on the work and wellbeing of female doctors, who face unique barriers to help seeking and reporting DA. An online peer support group can help to break the sense of isolation, but specialised confidential support services are also required to help doctors experiencing DA.

Keyphrases

medical students
mental health
healthcare
primary care
intimate partner violence
adverse drug
electronic health record
health insurance
affordable care act