A qualitative study on factors associated with intimate partner violence in Colombia

Ciencia e Saude Coletiva

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Lennon, Shirley Evelyn¹  Aramburo, Adriana María Ramírez²  Garzón, Eliana Maritza Morales²  Arboleda, María Adelaida¹  Fandiño-Losada, Andrés¹  Pacichana-Quinayaz, Sara Gabriela¹  Muñoz, Gloria Inés Rodas³  Gutiérrez-Martínez, María Isabel¹ 

[1] Universidad del Valle;Red de Salud de Ladera ESE;Unidad Central del Valle del Cauca

关键词: Intimate Partner Violence;    Women’s Health;    Physical Abuse;    Violence;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1413-81232021269.21092020

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Pos - Graduacao em Saude Coletiva

【 摘 要 】

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a human rights violation and a serious global public health problem. This study investigated factors associated with IPV in female survivors in Colombia. Four focus group discussions with female survivors of IPV and 15 key informant interviews with professionals from psychological, social and legal services and community leaders were conducted in Cali and Tuluá. Participant recruitment was via purposive sampling. Transcripts were analysed manually taking a social constructivist standpoint and a content analysis approach. Factors associated with IPV were divided into four themes: cultural beliefs, jealousy, alcohol abuse, and personal history of IPV. The first theme was divided into: patriarchy, gender roles, normalisation of violence, and unawareness of rights, economic dependence, and ‘men own women’. The sub-themes were all inter-related and underpinned by patriarchal values. IPV was described as a sociocultural construction formed by patriarchal values ingrained in community and societal norms and individual processes. Therefore, academia, governmental and non-governmental bodies and society are urged to together, create preventative, context specific strategies for individuals, communities and societies.

【 授权许可】

CC BY