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Table 2 Themes, subthemes and their frequency

From: The role of family doctors in the management of domestic violence cases – a qualitative study in Portugal

Themes

Subthemes

Number of doctors that cited each subtheme N (%)

Create awareness regarding DV

Implement preventive measures

5 (9.26)

Empower the victim leading them to recognize the violent situation

29 (53.70)

Manage victims in the consultation

Detect domestic violence cases

15 (27.78)

Treat health problems related to violence

4 (7.41)

Provide emotional support

35 (6.81)

Referrer victims to specialized services

29 (53.70)

Deal with the legal aspects of DV

Register the episode on the victims and/or aggressor clinical records

4 (7.41)

Incentivize the victim to report

25 (46.30)

Report the case to the authorities

21 (38.89)

Intervene with other individuals

Intervene with the aggressor

11 (20.37)

Protect other individuals

4 (7.41)

Follow up

Follow up the patient and the process

12 (22.22)