Experience and coping strategies of women victims 
of domestic violence and their professional caregivers: a qualitative study

Abstract Background: There has been a reported increase in cases of domestic violence during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, however systematic research data is still unavailable. This study was conducted to find out domestic violence prevalence and coping strategies among married adults during lockdown due to COVID-19 in India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among married men and women in the month of April 2020. Data regarding socio-demographic profile, domestic violence and coping strategies employed during lockdown was collected thorough google forms. 97.9% forms were completely filled by the respondents. Descriptive analysis was done. Results: Out of 94 study participants, about 7.4% (n=7) had faced domestic violence during lockdown. Out of these 7 participants, about 85.7% (n=6) reported increased frequency of domestic violence during lockdown. About half of the victims chose to ignore it (57.1%, n=4) or used yoga/meditation (42.9%, n=3) to cope. Conclusion: With about 7.4% study participants facing domestic violence during lockdown, it is necessary to study its detailed epidemiology in pandemics so that interventions like helpline numbers, screening of patients during tele-consultation, etc. which can be delivered even during lockdown with the help of healthcare and frontline workers could be devised to address this problem.

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How patients with schizophrenia “as a Victim” cope with violence in Indonesia: a qualitative study

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and Neurosurgery ◽

10.1186/s41983-021-00327-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Iyus Yosep ◽

Henny Suzana Mediani ◽

Linlin Lindayani ◽

Aat Sriati

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Coping Strategy ◽

Positive Coping ◽

Victims Of Violence

Abstract Background There is increasing concern about the level of violence and people with schizophrenia. However, research about violence in correlation with schizophrenia mostly focuses on patients as offenders rather than victims. Phenomenology was chosen to explore experience of patients with schizophrenia as a victim coping with violence in Indonesia. Results Of the 40 interviewees, average age was 35.8 years old (range 21–43). The 40 patients with schizophrenia comprised 26 males and 14 females. Violence typically included pushing, punching, or kicking, and restrained. The patient’s coping experiences as victims of violence were categorized into three themes: submission (n = 28), expression of anger to object (n = 33), and positive coping strategy (n = 23). Conclusion To shorten the evaluation required to choose coping strategies, domestic violence education/psychoeducation would be relevant.

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A qualitative study on stigma and coping strategies of patients with podoconiosis in Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia

International Health ◽

10.1016/j.inhe.2011.06.006 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 176-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

Abebayehu Tora ◽

Gail Davey ◽

Getnet Tadele

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

And Coping

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Experience of Stress and Coping Strategies among Pastors’ Wives in China

Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling Advancing theory and professional practice through scholarly and reflective publications ◽

10.1177/1542305018782518 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (3) ◽

pp. 163-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kara Chan ◽

Miranda Wong

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Mainland China ◽

Financial Stress ◽

Stress And Coping ◽

Role Expectations ◽

The West ◽

Experience Of Stress ◽

And Coping

A qualitative study was conducted to examine the experience of stress and coping strategies among 15 pastors’ wives from a city in mainland China. Results indicated that nearly all interviewees experienced financial stress and loneliness, a phenomenon consistent with that seen in literature in the West. However, stress arising from role expectations among the spouses’ congregations was low. Most interviewees coped with stress through family and social support, as well as through praying.

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