SURVIVOR HEALTH SURVEY SURVEY DEVELOPMENT A survey of health needs and barriers to care was developed in consultation with medical professionals, using existing validated health measures, literature review, and pilot tested by both former (Alliance’s VOICES Committee members) and current clients at the San Diego FJC. The survey was available in Spanish and English, completely confidential, and was distributed via pre-identified “coordinators” from each participating FJC. The coordinators used convenience sampling to distribute the survey. We recruited FJCs to participate via conference calls, emails, and individual calls. The participating Centers included Family Justice Centers in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the United States. The survey was conducted during the first week in October 2013. The survey covered a complete health history (See Appendix for full survey).
SURVEY COMPONENTS Basic non-identifying demographics Insurance coverage Physical Health History Sexual Health History Mental Health History
Dental/Vision Health History Behavioral Health Preventive Health Barriers to healthcare Desired Health Services
PARTICIPATING FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS Westchester County Office for Women, New York Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, Washington Yolo FJC, California The Gateway Center for Domestic Violence, Oregon One Safe Place, Texas FJC of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Solano FJC, California Nampa FJC, Idaho Peoria County FJC, Illinois San Diego FJC, California Montgomery County FJC, Maryland Family Safety Center, Oklahoma Orange County FJC, California Essex FJC, New Jersey
ADDRESSING HEALTH NEEDS OF IPV SURVIVORS
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