Intervening through general practice to prevent the detrimental effects of bullying in childhood

Bullying in childhood is under-recognised as a cause of significant distress that affects physical and mental health, social relationships and school achievement. This may lead to increased health needs and contact with health care professionals. Here at Warwick Medical School researchers are seeking new ways of helping to address the needs of bullied children and their families. As part of this research we are interested in the views of parents about whether they would feel comfortable in their child being asked about bullying when they attend the GP, and whether you believe GPs should play a greater role in helping to address the detrimental effects of bullying. Please could you answer the questions below.

If you are currently concerned that your child is being bullied and need further help, the organisations shown below can provide information and support. Please click on the logos and it will take you directly to the site.

Question 1

Yes

Unsure

Has your child ever been bullied?

Question 2

School

Outside school

Cyber

Emotional

Physical

Psychological

Other

If you answered yes to question 1 what type of bullying was it? (you may choose more than one option)

If other please specify

Question 3

Yes

Was your child 16 years or younger?

If yes how old was your child?

Question 4

Yes very important

Yes quite important

Not sure

No not very important

No not important at all

Do you think it is important that GPs should be better able to recognise and help young people who are being affected by bullying?

You can give your reasons here if you want to

Question 5

Positive – would expect child to share answers with me

Positive – would not expect child to share answers with me

Unsure

Negative – don’t think this is appropriate

Other

How would you feel if your child was asked to complete a questionnaire while in the doctor’s waiting room which covered questions about their current health including their experience of being bullied?

You can give your reasons here if you want to

Question 6

Yes definitely

Yes maybe

Not sure

No probably not

No definitely not

If your child was being bullied do you think they would report this during a visit with a doctor if asked?

You can give your reasons here if you want to

Question 7

A school problem

A health problem

Neither

Other

Do you see bullying as (you may choose more than one option)

If other please specify

Question 8

Yes GP helpful

Yes GP not helpful

No not yet but I am considering it

Have you ever discussed with a GP any incidents of bullying of your child and its consequences?

How old are you?

Male

Female

Please add any more comments you would like to make here

We are looking for parents of bullied children to be involved in the development of our ideas. If this is something you would be interested in please leave your name and email address below

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