What is it about?
This study translated and tested a short questionnaire called HITS that screens for intimate partner violence. The tool was adapted into Hebrew using careful translation and expert review. It was then tested with 219 social work students and graduates in Israel. Results showed the Hebrew version is reliable and measures partner violence consistently. It can now be used to help identify people experiencing abuse in Hebrew-speaking communities.
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Why is it important?
Partner violence is a serious health and human rights issue. Many cases go unnoticed because people feel shame or fear speaking up. A short, culturally appropriate screening tool in Hebrew makes it easier for doctors, social workers, and educators to identify abuse early. Early detection can lead to faster support, safer interventions, and better health outcomes.
Perspectives
When abuse stays hidden, people suffer in silence. A simple four-question tool may seem a small thing, but it can open the door to discovery of Intimate Partner Violence. By adapting HITS into Hebrew, this study helps ensure that language and culture do not stand in the way of safety and support.
Dr. Daniel J.N. Weishut
Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College
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This page is a summary of: Translation and validation of the Hebrew HITS screening tool for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), BMC Public Health, February 2026, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-26480-8.
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