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Intimate partner violence among speaking immigrant adult Portuguese women in Canada

Authors :
Rafaella Queiroga Souto
Sepali Guruge
Miriam Aparecida Barbosa Merighi
Maria Cristina Pinto de Jesus
Shaindel Egit
Linda Knowles
Source :
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, Vol 50, Iss 6, Pp 905-912
Publisher :
SciELO.

Abstract

Abstract OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to understand the experiences of intimate partner violence among women from Portuguese-speaking countries living in the Greater Toronto Area. METHOD A social phenomenological study was conducted with ten Portuguese-speaking women who had experienced intimate partner violence who were selected by community centre leaders. The interviews were transcribed, translated and analysed by categories. RESULTS The consequences of violence included health problems, effects on children, and negative feelings among the victims. Factors preventing the women from leaving abusive partners included religious beliefs, challenging daily jobs, and the need to take care of their husband. Factors that encouraged them to leave included getting support and calling the police. Some women expressed hope for the future either with their husband. Others, desired divorce or revenge. Their plans to rebuild their lives without their husband included being happy, learning English, and being financially stable. CONCLUSION Using these findings can implicate in the improvement of care for these women.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Portuguese
ISSN :
1980220X and 00806234
Volume :
50
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0e0212fba28e49eb904a194b1fe7a01d
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0080-623420160000700005