“My Cross to Bear”: Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women in Mexico

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 =...

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Autores principales: Gilliam, Hannah C. (Autor) ; Martinez-Torteya, Cecilia (Autor) ; Carney, Jessica R. (Autor) ; Miller-Graff, Laura E. (Autor) ; Howell, Kathryn H. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
En: Violence against women
Año: 2025, Volumen: 31, Número: 15/16, Páginas: 3910-3934
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Palabras clave:
global mental health
Qualitative
Thematic Analysis
gender-based violence
Domestic Violence
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Sumario: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.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012241289433