Table 4 Convergent validity of cause for concern
| Â | Experience of talking about abuse | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | No, do not remember, negative | Yes, positive | P | ||
Cause for concern | n | % | n | % | |
Negative reaction from patient | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.04 |
  Not at all concerned | 13 | 14.3 | 12 | 24.0 |  |
  Little concerned | 53 | 58.2 | 31 | 62.0 |  |
  Rather or very concerned | 25 | 27.5 | 7 | 14.0 |  |
Negative impact on relationship | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.02 |
  Not at all concerned | 26 | 28.6 | 20 | 40.0 |  |
  Little concerned | 40 | 44.0 | 25 | 50.0 |  |
  Rather or very concerned | 25 | 27.5 | 5 | 10.0 |  |
Patient’s situation gets worse |  |  |  |  | 0.24 |
  Not at all concerned | 19 | 20.9 | 14 | 28.0 |  |
  Little concerned | 45 | 49.5 | 25 | 50.0 |  |
  Rather or very concerned | 27 | 29.7 | 11 | 22.0 |  |
Dangerous or threatening situations for me | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.22 |
  Not at all concerned | 49 | 53.8 | 33 | 66.0 |  |
  Little concerned | 30 | 33.0 | 12 | 24.0 |  |
  Rather or very concerned | 12 | 13.2 | 5 | 10.0 |  |
Not be able to offer a good follow up | Â | Â | Â | Â | 0.39 |
  Not at all concerned | 7 | 7.7 | 8 | 16.0 |  |
  Little concerned | 37 | 40.7 | 18 | 36.0 |  |
Rather concerned | 31 | 34.1 | 16 | 32.0 | Â |
  Very concerned | 16 | 17.6 | 8 | 16.0 |  |