Intimate partner violence: perceptions of Chuukese women
This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis. Migration may disrupt protective cultural practices. Cultural norms place the responsibility for family peace on the women...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Hawaii medical journal (1962) 2007-10, Vol.66 (10), p.268-271 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis.
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.
Understanding cultural practices is important in addressing IPV. |
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ISSN: | 0017-8594 |