Type:	Journal Article
Title:	“Persist. Persist.": a qualitative study of women's decisions to disclose and their perceptions of the impact of routine screening for intimate partner violence
Other Titles:	Psychology of Violence
Authors:	Poulos, Roslyn G Zwi, Anthony B Spangaro, Joanne M
Keywords:	Screening;Health
Year:	2011
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Citation:	1 (2), April 2011
Notes:	This article presents the findings from a qualitative study of routine screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) among health services in New South Wales. The researchers conducted interviews with 20 women six months after they had given positive response to IPV screening questions. The authors examined aspects that influenced women’s decisions to disclose including being asked directly, being asked by a trusted or trustworthy person, having a choice to disclose or not, and perceptions of safety from the abuser, shame and institutional control. The women also described diverse experiences both in relation to abuse and outcomes from the screening. The authors identified two key benefits; the screening process was helping women to identify their experiences as abuse and fostering a sense of connection to sources of support.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13030
ISSN:	2152-0828
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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