Multiple Intimate Partner Violence Experiences: Knowledge, Access, Utilization and Barriers to Utilization of Resources by Women of the African Diaspora

Sabri, Bushra; Huerta, Julia; Alexander, Kamila A.; Vil, Noelle M. St.; Campbell, Jacquelyn C.; Callwood, Gloria B.

doi:10.1353/hpu.2015.0135

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“…The reported types were physical and psychological (verbal & emotional). This finding agreed with those of Osulah [20] in Kenya, and Sabria et al [25] in Maryland, USA which reported that result of IPV differs from physical to emotional and sometimes sexual and economical. The women stated on the consequences of daily and long term IPV such as emotional and physical injuries as experienced by the survivors.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In the current study abused women took many steps before divorce decision as keeping silence, patience, seeking family help, react with violence and give chance and take time to assess. Congruently, Sabria et al [25] in Maryland, USA studied: The cumulative violence exposures: black women"s responses and sources of strength, and clarified that some women extradite support from family members and friends who assisted them survive with the violence they experienced.…”

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Spousal Violence Real Experiences of Victimized Women Attending Family Court: A Qualitative Study

El-Afandy¹,

Ahmed²

2018

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Background: Spousal violence is an international problem of prevalent magnitudes. It incorporates physical or psychological harm between husbands and wives. The health significances of spousal violence can be severe, leading to physical, emotional or mental health consequences. Aim: the aim of the present study was to explore spousal violence real experiences among victimized women attending Family Court. Design: a descriptive exploratory qualitative research design was used. Setting: the study was conducted at Samanood family court (Gharbia governorate, Egypt). Sampling: a purposive sample of 12 divorced women who were willing to participate in interactive interviews, they were 12 divorced woman. Tools: in-depth interviews were used to collect data where a topic guide included open ended questions about spousal violence was used. Results: After thematic analysis, six main themes illustrating the cycle of violence were emerged: violence predictors; as relationship strain & maltreatment. Violence types; commonly reported verbal & physical. Causes; customs & traditions played a major role. Reaction to violence; women reaction was mainly seeking help from family member. Health consequences; were mostly psychological. And finally, with the escalation of danger women became more hopeless, until the occurrence of crucial event which gave them the power to take the decision of escaping violence. Conclusion: Women described the begging of relationship as ordinary or very good (pre-contemplation), then the appearance of predictors & occurrence of partner violence (contemplation), after that the women reaction (preparation), and finally with the negative health consequences and escalation of danger women decided to escape violence (action and maintenance). Recommendation: Prevent cycle of violence from ever starting by preparing young couples for healthy marital relationships, and raising public awareness /families about consequences of spousal violence on future community.

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Spousal Violence Real Experiences of Victimized Women Attending Family Court: A Qualitative Study

El-Afandy¹,

Ahmed²

2018

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“…Although studies investigating the direct effect of single forms of IPV exposure on pregnant women's ANC services attendance are scarce, there are a few related ones from sub-Saharan Africa which suggest that IPV exposure may be a risk factor for poor ANC services attendance 18 41 42. One of the reasons suggested is lack of sufficient information about ANC services, and partners who directly or indirectly through threats or actual violence stop them from going to ANC clinics 42 43. This may not be true in Rwandan settings where there is a highly successful sensitisation and education effort by CHWs to support the community on health-related issues such as ANC services attendance 44.…”

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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Rwanda, its associated risk factors and relationship to ANC services attendance: a population-based study

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ObjectivesTo investigate the prevalence of four forms of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Rwandan women, associated sociodemographic and psychosocial factors and relationship to antenatal care service usage.DesignThis was a cross-sectional population-based study conducted in the Northern province of Rwanda and in Kigali city.Participants and settingsA total of 921 women who gave birth within the past 13 months were included. Villages in the study area were selected using a multistage random sampling technique and community health workers helped in identifying eligible participants. Clinical psychologists, nurses or midwives carried out face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to assess associations.ResultsThe prevalence rates of physical, sexual, psychological violence and controlling behaviour during pregnancy were 10.2% (95% CI 8.3 to 12.2), 9.7% (95% CI 7.8 to 11.6), 17.0% (95% CI 14.6 to 19.4) and 20.0% (95% CI 17.4 to 22.6), respectively. Usage of antenatal care services was less common among women who reported controlling behaviour (OR) 1.93 (95% CI 1.34 to 2.79). No statistically significant associations between physical, psychological and sexual violence and antenatal care usage were found. Low socioeconomic status was associated with physical violence exposure (OR) 2.27 (95% CI 1.29 to 3.98). Also, young age, living in urban areas and poor social support were statistically significant in their associations with violence exposure during pregnancy.ConclusionsIntimate partner violence inquiry should be included in the standard antenatal care services package and professionals should be trained in giving support, advice and care to those exposed. Gender-based violence is criminalised behaviour in Rwanda; existing policies and laws must be followed and awareness raised in society for preventive purposes.

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“…Thus, the impact of trauma may lead to passive victims of IPV. Although many women have demonstrated adverse effects of IPV that may act as barriers from seeking help (Sabri et al, 2015), many women also adapt to abuse and develop strategies that promote survival in the midst of traumatic experiences (Abraham, 2005). …”

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A Qualitative Study of Survival Strategies Used by Low-Income Black Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence

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Women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) are often portrayed as helpless victims. Yet many women who experience IPV implement strategies to help them survive the abuse. This qualitative study sought to explore the survivor strategies used by low-income black women who experience IPV. Authors used a semistructured interview guide to survey 26 survivors who reported being in an IPV relationship in the past two years. Thematic analysis revealed three types of survivor strategies used by low-income black women: (1) internal (use of religion and becoming self-reliant), (2) interpersonal (leave the abuser or fight back), and (3) external (reliance on informal, formal, or both kinds of sources of support). This article informs social work practitioners of the strategies used by low-income black women in surviving IPV so that practitioners can develop interventions that support these strategies.

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Multiple Intimate Partner Violence Experiences: Knowledge, Access, Utilization and Barriers to Utilization of Resources by Women of the African Diaspora

Cited by 39 publications

References 34 publications

Spousal Violence Real Experiences of Victimized Women Attending Family Court: A Qualitative Study

Spousal Violence Real Experiences of Victimized Women Attending Family Court: A Qualitative Study

Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Rwanda, its associated risk factors and relationship to ANC services attendance: a population-based study

A Qualitative Study of Survival Strategies Used by Low-Income Black Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence

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