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Two-Question Screening Tool

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The Two-Question Screening Tool is used to screen for physical intimate partner violence and sexual violence

Purpose: Purpose: Screening/Identification
Number of Items: 2
Violence Mode: Physical, Sexual
Population: Women
Language: English
Mode of Admin: Nurse-administered
Time Frame: Lifetime/Any/Ever

Additional Details

Country: United States
Adaptations: N/A
Relationship Focus: Current romantic/dating partner
Setting: Clinical
Scoring Info: A positive screen is a "Yes" to either question

Reference: McFarlane, J., Greenberg, L., Weltge, A., & Watson, M. (1995). Identification of abuse in emergency departments: Effectiveness of a two-question screening tool. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 21(5), 391–394. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0099-1767(05)80103-5
Link: http://10.1016/s0099-1767(05)80103-5

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