Does USPSTF address intimate partner violence screening, and in what context?

• A. Yes, there are recommendations addressing screening for intimate partner violence in all settings.
• B. No, USPSTF does not address IPV screening.
• C. Yes, there are recommendations addressing screening for intimate partner violence in certain contexts.
• D. IPV screening is mandatory in all visits.

Answer: (C)

Intimate partner violence screening is addressed by USPSTF, but only in specific clinical contexts. The guidance recognizes screening for IPV among women of reproductive age in clinical settings where there are resources to help, and it advises providing or referring to appropriate support services if screening is positive. This means the recommendations apply to settings like primary care and obstetric/gynecologic care where counseling and referral options are available, rather than every health encounter or all settings. It’s not a universal mandate for all visits, and it isn’t no guidance at all—there are targeted recommendations for certain contexts. That’s why choosing that there are recommendations addressing IPV screening in certain contexts is the best fit.