scholarly journals Effect of Communication Skills Training on Discussion of Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Hadas Zachor ◽  
Kelley A. Jones ◽  
Elizabeth Miller
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Reproductive Coercion

scholarly journals Curriculum Review: Relationship Smarts Plus 4.0

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 196-200
Author(s):  
Alexander E. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Abusive Relationship ◽  
Curriculum Review ◽  
The Relationship

The Relationship Smarts Plus curriculum contains 13 lessons regarding identity, principles of healthy dating, and communication skills. Lessons also include warning signs of abusive relationship and address the issue of intimate partner violence. At its core, the curriculum is built to teach youth how to realistically assess their real and potential dating relationships before making commitments or engaging in behaviors that may lead to unintentional commitments. This is a useful curriculum for educators seeking to engage a teen audience with research-informed activities in an area where teens have few sources of reputable information.

Differences in contraceptive use between women reporting reproductive coercion and intimate partner violence

Contraception ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
D. Early ◽  
J. Cross Riedel ◽  
H. Thiel de Bocanegra ◽  
D. Swann ◽  
E.B. Schwarz
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Reproductive Coercion

Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber Sutton ◽  
Haley Beech ◽  
Debra Nelson-Gardell
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Reproductive Coercion ◽  
Culturally Sensitive Interventions ◽  
Practice Methods

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects millions of individuals yearly, both domestically and globally. Direct linkages exist between experiencing IPV and adverse health outcomes. No matter the type of service arena, social workers encounter IPV; for that reason, all social workers need to be familiar with IPV, its consequences, and potential interventions. One form of IPV that is often undetected and underreported is reproductive coercion (RC). Reproductive coercion, a relatively new term, focuses on birth control sabotage and pregnancy coercion. Reproductive coercion is directly associated with IPV in that power and control are maintained by stripping away autonomy and decision-making ability concerning one’s reproductive and sexual health. Although many victims of IPV will experience this type of sexual abuse, RC is a less discussed form of violence and is often difficult to detect through traditional screening processes, further delaying effective intervention. Reproductive coercion affects the overall emotional, physical, and psychological health of survivors, therefore social workers need to be able to identify specific RC behaviors and know how to appropriately intervene and advocate. A thorough review of the existing literature on the link between IPV and RC has been organized into practical application methods that social workers can use to inform micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. All practice methods are designed to aid in reducing harm caused by RC and to help increase survivors’ control over their own bodies and reproductive health. Such applications will include screening for potential abuse, recognizing risk and protective factors, introducing culturally sensitive interventions, and policy implications and recommendations.

Increasing Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion: Understanding Provider Motivations

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780122096987
Author(s):  
Candace W. Burton ◽  
Kellie E. Carlyle
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Provider Training ◽  
Intervention Training ◽  
Barriers To Screening ◽  
Reproductive Coercion ◽  
Practice Patient

Current estimates indicate that as few as 2% of health providers may be universally screening patients or clients for intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion. Barriers to screening have been well-described in the literature; however, little attention has been paid to the factors that motivate providers to carry out screenings. This study explored data from a sample of providers who had received specific screening and intervention training to ascertain what factors motivated them to complete screenings in practice. Patient-related, provider-related, and work setting factors were identified. Findings may support improved provider training and, ultimately, screening rates.

scholarly journals Reproductive Coercion, Intimate Partner Violence, and Unintended Pregnancy Among Latina Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092236
Author(s):  
Karen Trister Grace ◽  
Michele R. Decker ◽  
Kamila A. Alexander ◽  
Jacquelyn Campbell ◽  
Elizabeth Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Latina Women ◽  
Pregnancy Planning ◽  
Reproductive Coercion ◽  
Reduction Strategies

Reproductive coercion (RC) describes a range of behaviors that restrict reproductive autonomy including pregnancy coercion, birth control sabotage, and controlling the outcome of a pregnancy. RC is associated with pregnancies that are mistimed and unwanted (i.e., unintended). Past research demonstrates that Latina women have higher risk for RC and for unintended pregnancy. This cross-sectional descriptive study with Latina women ( n = 482) examined prevalence and risk factors for RC, evaluated the association of RC and unintended pregnancy among women with a past-year pregnancy, and explored use of safety and harm reduction strategies. A tablet survey was administered to women attending a community health center, between the ages of 15 and 45, who self-identified as Latina and who had a dating or sexual partner in the past year. Approximately one in six (16.8%) experienced past-year RC and risk factors included younger age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.95, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.91, 1.00], p = .038) and concurrent intimate partner violence (IPV; AOR = 4.47, 95% CI = [2.06, 9.70], p < .001). IPV questions were specific to the partner involved with RC behaviors. For the 185 participants who reported a past-year pregnancy, RC was associated with lower pregnancy planning scores (β = –.27, 95% CI = [–0.41, –0.13], p < .001). The combination of experiencing RC and IPV appeared particularly potent in lowering pregnancy planning scores (β = –.15, 95% CI = [–0.29, 0.00], p = .052). Approximately 10.6% of participants engaged in harm reduction strategies, most commonly ending an unhealthy or abusive relationship (6.1%) and using less detectable methods of contraception so that partners would not find out (3.4%). The study articulates the risk of RC and its intersection with IPV and unintended pregnancy for Latina women. Providers working with racially and ethnically marginalized women have an important role in promoting safety and harm reduction strategies that include offering less detectable methods of contraception and support in leaving unhealthy and abusive relationships.

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