Motivations and Barriers to Help-Seeking Among Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Ghana

This study used qualitative data from 30 women in three of Ghana's 16 administrative regions to explore motivations and barriers to help-seeking among victims of intimate partner violence. Results of the thematic analysis showed low reporting to formal support networks, such as the Domestic Vio...

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Authors: Rohn, Emmanuel (Author) ; Tenkorang, Eric Y. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Violence against women
Year: 2024, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 524-550
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