Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: Findings From Interviews With South Asian Women in the United States

Farah Ahmad-Stout; Sanjay R Nath; Nayla M Khoury; Hsiang Huang

doi:10.1177/0886260517753850

Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: Findings From Interviews With South Asian Women in the United States

J Interpers Violence. 2021 Feb;36(3-4):NP1941-1964NP. doi: 10.1177/0886260517753850. Epub 2018 Feb 11.

Authors

Farah Ahmad-Stout^{1

2}, Sanjay R Nath³, Nayla M Khoury⁴, Hsiang Huang^{5

6}

Affiliations

¹ Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
² University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
³ Widener University, Chester, PA, USA.
⁴ University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
⁵ Cambridge Health Alliance, MA, USA.
⁶ Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, USA.

PMID: 29429388
DOI: 10.1177/0886260517753850

Abstract

Eleven South Asian women were recruited from three domestic violence agencies in the United States and interviewed to examine their experiences with intimate partner violence (IPV). The interviews were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Themes included detailed barriers and facilitators to disclosure of the abuse and leaving the abusive relationship. Findings suggest that families of origin and in-laws play a significant role in the process of leaving the relationship. Children are often cited as a source of strength for the women. The process of healing and recovery after leaving a relationship with IPV was also discussed by women enrolled in this study. Pragmatic approaches to addressing IPV among South Asian women in health care settings are also considered.

Keywords: IPV; South Asia; domestic violence; immigration; intimate partner violence.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Asian People
Child
Disclosure
Domestic Violence*
Female
Humans
Intimate Partner Violence*
United States