The Lived Experience of Intimate Partner Violence in the Rural Setting

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Roush ◽  
Ann Kurth
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Rural Setting

Becoming, in Hindsight

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Karissa Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Emotional Trauma ◽  
True Story ◽  
The Past

As a queer disabled woman, vulnerability is a familiar feeling. It is excruciating to be seen with such clarity, mostly by those who do not share your lived experience. After suffering emotional trauma in my early 20s, the past four years have been a conscious investment in experiencing vulnerability to learn, adapt, grow, and heal. I recount the most significant experiences here, creating a fractured chronological narrative weave, whilst providing commentary in hindsight as my present self. The process of becoming is made visible through instances of incidental and purposeful vulnerability. This essay aims to share my story with others as an act of feminist resistance to silence and intimate partner violence. This is a true story that continues to unfurl mindfully, vulnerably, and with deep respect for process and time. Embracing that which makes you vulnerable also makes you formidably powerful with the capacity for infinite compassion.

The lived experience of women victims of intimate partner violence

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (15-16) ◽  
pp. 2336-2346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Yuen Loke ◽  
Mei Lan Emma Wan ◽  
Mark Hayter
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women Victims ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner

scholarly journals Lived experience of intimate partner violence among women using antiretroviral therapy and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengistu Meskele ◽  
Nelisiwe Khuzwayo ◽  
Myra Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Hiv Test

Abstract Background: Ethiopia is one of the nations which has an enormous burden of intimate partner violence (IPV), and where it is usually difficult to talk about HIV separately from IPV. Objectives: This research aimed to explore the lived experience of IPV against women using antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia Methods: We used an Interpretive (hermeneutic) Phenomenological Analysis design among purposely selected adult women aged 18-49 years. A total of 43 women involved in this study, of whom 30 were using ART, and 13 women were using other health services. We used an in-depth interview and focus group discussions until data saturation, while conscious of the need to maintain the scientific rigor, dependability, and credibility. The data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English. We read the transcripts repeatedly to understand the content. We used NVivo 11 software to assist with data organization, and also, we used the framework analysis method. Results: We identified five themes from this analysis, namely: “women's terrifying experiences of violence,” “the effect of violence on women's health,” “support/lack of support /partner’s controlling behaviors,” “women’s feelings about the available services,” and “IPV prevention strategies from the perspective of women.” Interviewees described their violent experiences which included wife-beating, being stigmatized in front of others, having material thrown at the woman’s face, wife’s hand and teeth were broken, forced sex, restriction of movement, name-calling, threats to hurt, being insulted, being left alone, and the withdrawal of finances. The negative health impacts reported included abortion, infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, disability, child’s death, and depression. The disclosure of HIV test information resulted in violence. Inappropriate punishment of the perpetrator and the lack of a supportive women’s network to avert IPV were perceived as legal limitations .by the women. Conclusions: IPV is a considerable health burden, varying in its presentation and its negative impact on women’s health. Improved laws should provide justice for all victims. Establishing a women’s network to assist should be emphasized. Unwise HIV test result disclosure leads to IPV; hence HIV disclosure should be facilitated through health care providers.

scholarly journals Lived experience of intimate partner violence among women using antiretroviral therapy and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengistu Meskele ◽  
Nelisiwe Khuzwayo ◽  
Myra Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Wife Beating ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Hiv Test

Abstract Background Ethiopia is one of the nations which has an enormous burden of intimate partner violence (IPV), and where it is usually difficult to talk about HIV separately from IPV.Objectives This research aimed to explore the lived experience of IPV against women using antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, EthiopiaMethods We used an Interpretive (hermeneutic) Phenomenological Analysis design among purposely selected adult women aged 18-49 years. A total of 43 women involved in this study, of whom 30 were using ART, and 13 women were using other health services. We used an in-depth interview and focus group discussions until data saturation, while conscious of the need to maintain the scientific rigor, dependability, and credibility relating to this sensitive subject. The data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English. We read the transcripts repeatedly to understand the content. We used NVivo 11 software to assist with data organization, and also we used the framework analysis method.Results We identified five themes from this analysis, namely: “women's terrifying experiences of violence,” “the effects of violence on their health,” “support/lack of support /partner’s controlling behaviors,” “women’s feelings about the available services,” and “IPV prevention strategies from the perspective of women.” Interviewees described their violent experiences which included wife-beating, being stigmatized in front of others, having material thrown at the woman’s face, wife’s hand and teeth were broken, forced sex, restriction of movement, name-calling, threats to hurt, being insulted, being left alone, and the withdrawal of finances. The negative health impacts reported included abortion, infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, discrimination, disability, fear, divorce, child’s death, and depression. The disclosure of HIV test information resulted in violence. Inappropriate punishment of the perpetrator and the lack of a supportive women’s network to avert IPV were perceived as legal limitations by the women.Conclusions IPV is a considerable health burden, varying in its presentation and its negative impact on women’s health and well being. Improved laws should provide justice for all victims. Establishing a women’s network to assist should be emphasized. Unwise HIV test result disclosure leads to IPV; hence HIV disclosure should be facilitated through health care providers.

Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Environments

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra L. Annan
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Rural Environments ◽  
Rural Service

The purpose of this chapter is to review nursing and other research related to rural intimate partner violence. The author presents a review of research in the area of intimate partner violence in the rural setting. The findings indicate that there is limited nursing research related to intimate partner violence in rural communities. The review describes the prevalence and types of abuse, the rural service issues, and the consequences of battering. The chapter also discusses the health implications of violence in the rural setting. The author concludes with a presentation of a research agenda for nursing research in rural environments.

scholarly journals Lived experience of intimate partner violence among women using antiretroviral therapy and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia: a phenomenological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengistu Meskele ◽  
Nelisiwe Khuzwayo ◽  
Myra Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Hiv Test

Abstract Background Ethiopia is one of the nations which has an enormous burden of intimate partner violence (IPV), and where it is usually difficult to talk about HIV separately from IPV. Objectives This research aimed to explore the lived experience of IPV against women using antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia Methods We used an Interpretive (hermeneutic) Phenomenological Analysis design among purposively selected adult women aged 18–49 years. A total of 43 women participated in this study, of whom 30 were using ART, and 13 women were using other health services. We used an in-depth interview and focus group discussions until data saturation, while conscious of the need to maintain the scientific rigor, dependability, and credibility. The data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English. We read the transcripts repeatedly to understand the content. We used NVivo 11 software to assist with data organisation, and also, we used the framework analysis method. Results We identified five themes, namely: “women's terrifying experiences of violence,” “the effect of violence on women's health,” “support/lack of support /partner’s controlling behaviours,” “women’s feelings about the available services,” and “IPV prevention strategies from the perspective of women.” Interviewees described their violent experiences which included wife-beating, being stigmatised in front of others, having material thrown at the woman’s face, wife’s hand and teeth were broken, forced sex, restriction of movement, name-calling, threats to hurt, being insulted, being left alone, and the withdrawal of finances. The negative health impacts reported included abortion, infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, disability, child’s death, and depression. The disclosure of HIV test information resulted in violence. Inappropriate punishment of the perpetrator and the lack of a supportive women’s network to avert IPV were perceived as legal limitations. Conclusions IPV is a considerable health burden, varying in its presentation and its negative impact on women’s health. Improved laws should provide justice for all victims. Establishing a women’s network to assist women at risk of violence, should be emphasised. Unwise HIV test result disclosure leads to IPV; hence HIV disclosure should be facilitated through health care providers.

scholarly journals Lived experience of intimate partner violence among women using antiretroviral therapy and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengistu Meskele ◽  
Nelisiwe Khuzwayo ◽  
Myra Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Hiv Test

Abstract Background: Ethiopia is one of the nations which has an enormous burden of intimate partner violence (IPV), and where it is usually difficult to talk about HIV separately from IPV. Objectives: This research aimed to explore the lived experience of IPV against women using antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other outpatient services in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia Methods: We used an Interpretive (hermeneutic) Phenomenological Analysis design among purposively selected adult women aged 18-49 years. A total of 43 women participated in this study, of whom 30 were using ART, and 13 women were using other health services. We used an in-depth interview and focus group discussions until data saturation, while conscious of the need to maintain the scientific rigor, dependability, and credibility. The data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English. We read the transcripts repeatedly to understand the content. We used NVivo 11 software to assist with data organisation, and also, we used the framework analysis method. Results: We identified five themes, namely: “women's terrifying experiences of violence,” “the effect of violence on women's health,” “support/lack of support /partner’s controlling behaviours,” “women’s feelings about the available services,” and “IPV prevention strategies from the perspective of women.” Interviewees described their violent experiences which included wife-beating, being stigmatised in front of others, having material thrown at the woman’s face, wife’s hand and teeth were broken, forced sex, restriction of movement, name-calling, threats to hurt, being insulted, being left alone, and the withdrawal of finances. The negative health impacts reported included abortion, infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, disability, child’s death, and depression. The disclosure of HIV test information resulted in violence. Inappropriate punishment of the perpetrator and the lack of a supportive women’s network to avert IPV were perceived as legal limitations Conclusions: IPV is a considerable health burden, varying in its presentation and its negative impact on women’s health. Improved laws should provide justice for all victims. Establishing a women’s network to assist women at risk of violence, should be emphasised. Unwise HIV test result disclosure leads to IPV; hence HIV disclosure should be facilitated through health care providers.

Meaning Making Change

2021 ◽  
pp. 96-117
Author(s):  
Denise Michelle Brend
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Epistemological Foundation ◽  
Knowledge Dynamics

This chapter describes how an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) study generated perceived risk for stakeholders and for participants. Here, perceived risk was interpreted through discourses and practices specific to intimate partner violence contexts that influenced intimate partner violence professionals' subjective experiences. These risk-responses were a fundamental threat to the purpose of the research: to contribute to meaningful change for the participants in their contexts. The clash between the research aim and the risk-responses opened a theoretical space for reflection about power and knowledge relationships in lived experience and meaning-making in IPA research. Specifically, this chapter addresses the question of whether the current epistemological stance grounding IPA research leads to meaning-making that reproduces knowledge in a form that overlooks the omnipresent influence of power and knowledge dynamics. Butler's philosophies of power, knowledge, subjectivity, and performativity are explored as means of expanding the epistemological foundation of IPA.

When “the Dream Dies” But the Ideal Persists: Representations of the Couple Relationship and Its Connection To Intimate Partner Violence Experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110234
Author(s):  
Solveig Lelaurain ◽  
Léa Restivo ◽  
Thémis Apostolidis
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Women Survivors ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Couple Relationship ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Ideal

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is now recognized internationally as a significant problem against which public action is being taken. However, victims commonly disclose little of this violence. The understanding of sociocultural factors that prevent women from talking about their male partner’s violence towards them thus appears to be an important issue. Using a qualitative approach, this study examines the representations that women survivors of IPV draw on to give meaning to the couple relationship and the links that these representations maintain with IPV and the help-seeking process. Nineteen women, who had previously experienced abuse from an intimate partner, participated in semi-structured interviews. Despite the experience of violence, an idealized vision of the couple relationship persists among the majority of respondents and conflicts with their experience of violence. This gap between an ideal and lived experience appears to be a major source of suffering for the participants who thus develop different strategies to preserve their ideal. These strategies appear to have the effect of minimizing and concealing violence.

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