Ethics
Answering questions about experiences of violence and victimisation might elicit feelings of distress and anxiety among respondents. For some men and women, simply receiving the questionnaire might have triggered negative reactions and flashbacks. Therefore, everyone receiving NorAQ was invited to contact either an independent therapist or the research team if they wanted. However, this was an option used by very few. The study was approved by the regional ethical review board in Linköping, Sweden (registration no 37–07).