Baseline cohort data from HARMONY, a cluster randomised controlled trial of culturally safe domestic violence management in general practice

Abstract

Background: Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a globally prevalent, health damaging problem. In high income countries, migrant /refugee populations from low/middle income countries often consist of young families. DVA is more prevalent, and barriers to disclosure greater among migrant/refugee than native-born families. Consequently, general practice (GP) patient populations are increasingly diverse, but evidence for culturally safe and effective GP management is minimal. The HARMONY study tested a culturally safe DVA intervention to improve GP identification and referral among South Asian families. Methods: HARMONY was a pragmatic cluster RCT in 19 GP clinics in two regions of Melbourne, ..