"For us it is like living in the dark": Ethiopian women's experiences with domestic violence.
This article discusses the experiences of domestic violence among Ethiopian refugees and immigrants in the United States. A subset (n=18) of the larger study sample (N=254) participated in three focus groups with Amharic-speaking survivors of domestic violence who were currently in or had left abusive relationships. The research was conducted through a public health department, University, and community agency partnership. Findings show domestic violence as taking place within a context of immigration, acculturation, and rapid changes in family and social structure. Participants expressed a need for language and culture-specific domestic violence support and advocacy as well as education programs regarding U.S. laws and resources.
Sullivan
Marianne
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Public Health-Seattle and King County, Washington, USA.
Senturia
Kirsten
K
Negash
Tigist
T
Shiu-Thornton
Sharyne
S
Giday
Beruke
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D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression; D018585:Battered Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004641:Emigration and Immigration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D033262:Narration; D012307:Risk Factors; D012945:Social Values; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014933:Women's Rights