Table 2 Themes and subthemes
Themes: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Barriers related to the physician’s activity | Barriers related to the victim or aggressor | Facilitators related to the physician’s activity | Facilitators related to the victim or aggressor |
Subthemes: | |||
Difficulty of detection Lack of time and bureaucracies Lack of knowledge Lack of guidelines Fear of false testimony Breaking doctor-patient relationship Professional secrecy Fear of retaliation against the doctor Alternatives perceived as more beneficial Response perceived as inefficient Not being a doctor’s responsibility Violence as an acceptable response to violence | Victims autonomy Degree of violence Risk of retaliation and escalation of violence Lack of victims’ collaboration | Anonymous report Knowledge of the case Feeling guilty for not reporting Response perceived as effective Witnessing of the occurrence | Involvement of a fragile individual Lack of social or familial network of support Victim request Degree of violence and life-threatening risk |