Efectividad de un programa de formación dirigido al abordaje de la violencia de género en profesionales de urgencias y emergenciasestudio cuasi-experimental

Abstract

Background. Health systems play a key role in the detection and management of gender-based violence. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to en-hance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of emergency health-care professionals in addressing gender-based violence.Methodology. A quasi-experimental pre-post study was conduct-ed with 115 emergency health professionals from the Murcian Health Service. Participants completed a 10-hour online training program utilizing active learning methodologies, including guid-ed reflection on didactic and dramatized problem-based videos. The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes on Gender-Based Violence Questionnaire (CCHA-VioGen) was administered before and after the training Results. Statistically significant improvements were observed in all three dimensions. Knowledge and skills showed me-dium effect sizes (d=2.07 and d=1.99, respectively), while at-titude improved with small effect size (d=0.61). Participants rated the course highly in terms of learning consolidation and applicability, indicating that the course content was perceived as relevant and useful. The perceived need for further training was low, suggesting a strong sense of preparedness following the intervention.Conclusions. The training program is highly effective in enhanc-ing healthcare professionals ́ competencies in managing cases of gender-based violence. Short, online courses that incorporate in-novative resources such as dramatized problem videos represent a feasible and impactful strategy for professional development, especially in setting with limited resources