Current knowledge in the hindrances to screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in sub-Saharan context and Northern Nigeria specifically is limited. The multidisciplinary approach to advocacy for ending violence against women notwithstanding, healthcare system approach remains a critical sector where IPV could be addressed. This book aims at scrutinizing healthcare providers-related as well as client related barriers to screening for IPV in healthcare, using data from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study that utilised Domestic Violence Health Care Provider Survey Scale questionnaires to measure healthcare providers' readiness to screen for IPV as well as actual screening activity. Interviews were conducted with women attending the General Out-patient department, maternal and child health clinics of the hospital to probe their preference to screening and their satisfaction with care using the pyramid patient questionnaire. Occupation, ethnicity and socio-demographic characteristics of HCP and socio demography of Clients impacted on screening for IPV against women in healthcare.
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