SPARK - IPV

Helping researchers effectively measure IPV in maternal health research

The Relationship Chart

The Relationship Chart is a 4-item screening tool desinged to assess the frequency of physical and psychological intimate partner violence in the past 4 weeks

Purpose: Purpose: Screening/Identification
Number of Items: 4
Violence Mode: Emotional/Psychological, Physical
Population: Women
Language: English
Mode of Admin: Self-administered
Time Frame: Past month

Additional Details

Country: United States
Adaptations: N/A
Relationship Focus: Any
Setting: Clinical
Scoring Info: A response of "Some of the time" indicates a positive screen and more direct inquiry is indicated

Reference: Wasson, J. H., Jette, A. M., Anderson, J., Johnson, D. J., Nelson, E. C., & Kilo, C. M. (2000). Routine, single-item screening to identify abusive relationships in women. Journal of Family Practice, 49(11), 1017–1022.

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