title: Community response and needs of African American female survivors of domestic violence.
abstract: Relatively few studies have looked specifically at the experiences and needs of African American women who are survivors of domestic violence. This study sought to find out from African American survivors (a) what their experience was with various community entities and (b) how they feel race may have affected these experiences. Results indicate a great deal of dissatisfaction with the services received as they attempt to escape and/or stay away from their abusive partners. This dissatisfaction was in large measure due to lack of cultural competence. Implications for service and suggestions for community entities are presented.
authors: Public Health Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, USA.
authors: Tameka L
authors: TL
authors: Gillum
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011632:Public Assistance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012944:Social Support; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires