Latinos' perspectives and experiences with intimate partner violence.
This qualitative study, utilizing focus group interviews with community members and in-depth interviews with victims and perpetrators, explored Latinos' beliefs and perceptions of IPV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a basis for developing culturally appropriate intimate partner violence (IPV) services for this population. The findings from these interviews suggest that this community recognizes IPV as a problem and is aware of the multiple dimensions, potential causes, and negative consequences of IPV. In general, participants perceived family and neighbors as preferring to not get involved in situations of IPV. However, family was also expected to, and often did, provide tangible support to victims. Directions for developing prevention programs for this population and future research are suggested.
Klevens
Joanne
J
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Shelley
Gene
G
Clavel-Arcas
Carmen
C
Barney
David D
DD
Tobar
Cynthia
C
Duran
Elizabeth S
ES
Barajas-Mazaheri
Ruth
R
Esparza
Janys
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003469:Culture; D005190:Family / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009825:Oklahoma; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012944:Social Support; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult