PURPOSE: This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). METHODS: Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis. RESULTS: Migration may disrupt protective cultural practices. Cultural norms place the responsibility for family peace on the women who perceive that IPV is closely linked with marital infidelity. IMPLICATIONS: Understanding cultural practices is important in addressing IPV.
PURPOSE: This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). METHODS: Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis. RESULTS: Migration may disrupt protective cultural practices. Cultural norms place the responsibility for family peace on the women who perceive that IPV is closely linked with marital infidelity. IMPLICATIONS: Understanding cultural practices is important in addressing IPV.
Authors: Lois Magnussen; Jan Shoultz; Karol Richardson; Mary Frances Oneha; Jacquelyn C Campbell; Doris Segal Matsunaga; Selynda Mori Selifis; Merina Sapolu; Mariama Samifua; Helena Manzano; Cindy Spencer; Cristina Arias Journal: Hawaii Med J Date: 2011-01
Authors: Annette S Crisanti; B Christopher Frueh; Debbie M Gundaya; Florentina R Salvail; Elisa G Triffleman Journal: J Clin Psychiatry Date: 2010-11-02 Impact factor: 4.384