Abstract
A qualitative study examined factors that hinder help seeking for intimate partner violence among women who resettled to the United States as refugees. A refugee resettlement agency recruited female clients (n = 35) and service providers and stakeholders (n = 53) in the metropolitan area. The study employed individual interviews and focus group discussions to collect data. An inductive and interpretive thematic approach guided the analytical process. The analysis revealed challenges related to information gaps and communication struggles complicating help-seeking processes. The findings point to the importance of bolstering information sharing within and across informal and formal networks to help women navigate support and services in resettlement.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2355-2376 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 12-13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- domestic violence, help seeking
- health information
- refugee
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Law