The Role of Structural Factors in Support-Seeking Among Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Mwanza, Tanzania: Findings From a Qualitative Study

In this qualitative study of women participating in an intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention trial, experiences of IPV and the context that shapes support-seeking were explored through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussions. Decisions to seek support were influenced by a range of fact...

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Authors: Selestine, Veronica (Author) ; Harvey, Sheila (Author) ; Mshana, Gerry (Author) ; Kapiga, Saidi (Author) ; Lees, Shelley (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Violence against women
Year: 2023, Volume: 29, Issue: 5, Pages: 1024-1043
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Keywords:
Africa
structural factors
support seeking
disclosure of violence
Intimate Partner Violence
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Summary:In this qualitative study of women participating in an intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention trial, experiences of IPV and the context that shapes support-seeking were explored through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussions. Decisions to seek support were influenced by a range of factors including fear of further abuse, shame, acceptance of IPV as normal, belief that IPV is a private matter between the couple, economic dependence on male partners, and a poorly responsive legal and justice system. Gender empowerment programs need to intervene at the social, cultural, political, and economic levels that shape justification and meanings attached to IPV and women’s decisions in seeking support.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012221077130