RT Article
T1 “My Cross to Bear”: Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women in Mexico
JF Violence against women
VO 31
IS 15/16
SP 3910
OP 3934
A1 Gilliam, Hannah C.
A1 Martinez-Torteya, Cecilia
A1 Carney, Jessica R.
A1 Miller-Graff, Laura E.
A1 Howell, Kathryn H.
A2 Martinez-Torteya, Cecilia
A2 Carney, Jessica R.
A2 Miller-Graff, Laura E.
A2 Howell, Kathryn H.
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1941668046
AB Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy negatively affects both maternal and infant health, yet gaps remain in understanding factors that maintain violence and/or promote resilience within the context of mothering. Nine focus groups were conducted with pregnant and/or IPV-exposed women (n = 17) and service providers (n = 26) working with these women in Nuevo León, Mexico. Thematic analysis of the focus group data revealed the detrimental impact of cultural norms that prioritize the relationship with women's partners, marriage, and family above women's dignity. Participants also identified ways that values regarding motherhood function as motivation for women to pursue a life without violence.
K1 global mental health
K1 Qualitative
K1 Thematic Analysis
K1 gender-based violence
K1 Domestic Violence
DO 10.1177/10778012241289433