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Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS)

ObstetricsViolence screeningPrenatal careBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.
Have you ever been emotionally or physically abused by your partner or someone important to you?Lifetime recall window. An explicit yes or no response is required.
Within the last year, have you ever been hit, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically hurt by someone?Past-year physical-abuse question. An explicit yes or no response is required.
Since you have been pregnant, have you been slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically hurt by someone?Pregnancy-specific physical-abuse question. Do not reuse this item for nonpregnant variants.
Within the last year, has anyone forced you to have sexual activities?Past-year sexual-coercion question. An explicit yes or no response is required.
Are you afraid of your partner or anyone listed above?Current fear and safety question. An explicit yes or no response is required.

Clinical noticeEducational support only. Use AAS only in a private, trauma-informed setting with local safety and referral resources available.

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Positive screen = at least 1 Yes response across the 5 AAS items.

Positive item count = sum of Yes responses; 0 is a negative screen and 1-5 is a positive screen.

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