Evans, SheilaGulbransen, Kristen Ann2005-08-162005-08-162004061293599Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/41562Bibliography: p. 88-101A psychometrically sound tool, Barriers to Abuse Assessment Tool (BAA I), was developed that identifies labour and delivery nurses' (LDN) perceptions of barriers to assessment. The primary purpose of this study was to explore relationships between LDNs characteristics and perceptions of barriers with their abuse assessment practices. The researcher found that not all of the factors identified as potential barriers to abuse assessment were associated with LDNs abuse assessment practices. However, the researcher revealed important factors that influence LDN abuse assessment. Fear of partner retaliation, ethical, personal, and knowledge barriers are statistically associated with LDNs' frequency of abuse assessment. LDNs recognize that abuse assessment is in the domain of their practice. However, the same LDNs are selective when assessing for abuse. LDNs need to be empowered to assess for abuse. In order for LDNs to be empowered, changes are needed in education, policy, and health care institutions to overcome these barriers.x, 127 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/16471AC1 .T484 2004 G85