title: Women caught in a culture of violence in Guatemala.
abstract: Violence against women is prevalent around the world. In Guatemala it is pervasive. Living in a culture of violence oppresses women, children, the economy and society as a whole. It destroys families and can effect women emotionally and spiritually, as well as physically. Nurses have the power to intervene and influence change on a global level by taking action against abuse and oppression of women. By examining the pervasive nature of intimate partner violence and femicide in Guatemala, nurses can identify actions and interventions to combat violence on a global basis.
authors.forename: Randee
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Halvorsen
mesh_terms: D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006166:Guatemala; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009729:Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D000066550:Physical Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012449:Safety; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Guatemala; advocacy; femicide; intimate partner violence; women's rights