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Table 1 HARK questions – one point is given for every yes answer

From: The sensitivity and specificity of four questions (HARK) to identify intimate partner violence: a diagnostic accuracy study in general practice

H

HUMILIATION

 

Within the last year, have you been humiliated or emotionally abused in other ways by your partner or your ex-partner?

A

AFRAID

 

Within the last year, have you been afraid of your partner or ex-partner?

R

RAPE

 

Within the last year, have you been raped or forced to have any kind of sexual activity by your partner or ex-partner?

K

KICK

 

Within the last year, have you been kicked, hit, slapped or otherwise physically hurt by your partner or ex-partner?