Table 4.
Percentage responses to acceptability of routine enquiry
| How much do you agree with the following statements? | Strongly agree % | Agree (%) | Neither (%) | Disagree (%) | Strongly | Non‐response (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I feel comfortable with a midwife asking about domestic violence | 50 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| I understand the reasons why the midwife asks about domestic violence | 60 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| I do not think it is the role of the midwife to ask about domestic violence | 1 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 50 | 1 |
| I think domestic violence is too sensitive and embarrassing to discuss with the midwife | 0 | 3 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 1 |
| I think that women who are experiencing domestic violence would benefit from telling the midwife | 48 | 43 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| I think midwives should be able to offer advice and support to a woman experiencing domestic violence | 58 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| I think it is appropriate for a midwife to ask about domestic violence | 57 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |