GP views on their role in bullying disclosure by children and young people in the community: a cross-sectional qualitative study in English primary care

Prasad, Vibhore; Condon, Laura

Abstract

Background: Bullying among children and young people (CYP) is a major public health concern which can lead to physical and mental health consequences. CYP may disclose bullying, and seek help from, their general practitioner (GP). However, there is currently little research on GPs’ views and perceptions on their role in dealing with disclosures of bullying in primary care.

Aim: To explore GPs’ views about their role in dealing with disclosures of bullying by CYP, especially factors that have an impact on GPs’ roles.

Design & Setting: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs in primary care in England.

Method: Purposive sampling was used to achieve variation in GP age, professional status in practice, profile of the patients served by the practice, practice size and location, and whether the GPs considered
Conclusion: GPs feel they have a role to play in managing and supporting the health of CYP who disclose bullying during consultations. However, they feel ill equipped in dealing with these disclosures due to lack of professional development opportunities and guidance on treating and managing the health consequences of bullying.

Citation

Prasad, V., & Condon, L. (2019). GP views on their role in bullying disclosure by children and young people in the community: a cross-sectional qualitative study in English primary care. British Journal of General Practice, 69(688), e752-e759. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X706013

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 11, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Sep 23, 2019
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2019
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 24, 2020
• Journal: British Journal of General Practice
• Print ISSN: 0960-1643
• Electronic ISSN: 1478-5242
• Publisher: Royal College of General Practitioners
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 69
• Issue: 688
• Pages: e752-e759
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X706013
• Keywords: Bullying; child; adolescent; mental health; primary care; general practice
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2152693
• Publisher URL: https://bjgp.org/content/69/688/e752
• Contract Date: Jun 21, 2019