Purpose. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health concern that largely affects women of reproductive\nage. Obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) have a unique opportunity to identify and support women experiencing IPV to improve\nwomen�s health. Considering recent efforts to increase IPV awareness and intervention, the present study aimed to provide a\ncurrent evaluation of nationally representative samples to assess ob-gyn readiness to respond to IPV as well as patient IPV-related\nexperiences. Methods. 400 ob-gyns were randomly selected from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists� (ACOG)\nCollaborative Ambulatory Research Network. Each physician was mailed one physician survey and 25 patient surveys. Results. IPV\ntraining/education and IPV screening practices were associated with most measures of ob-gyn readiness to respond to IPV. Among\nrespondents, 36.8% endorsed screening all patients at annual exams; however, 36.8% felt they did not have sufficient training to\nassist individuals in addressing IPV.Workplace encouragement of IPV response was associated with training, screening, detection,\npreparation/knowledge, response practices, and resources. Thirty-one percent of patients indicated their ob-gyn had asked about\npossible IPV experiences during their medical visit. Conclusion. Findings highlight specific gaps in ob-gyns� IPV knowledge and\nresponse practices to be further addressed by IPV training
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