Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nicole E. van Gelder, Suzanne A. Ligthart, Karin A. W. L. van Rosmalen-Nooijens, B. Prins, Sabine Oertelt-Prigione
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of a web-based intervention on self-efficacy of IPV survivors. The results showed no significant difference between the intervention and control groups in many outcomes, but the intervention group had higher scores for suitability and feeling helped. The feasibility evaluation also had positive results. However, the control group also had limited access to the intervention for ethical reasons.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tina L. Bloom, Nancy Perrin, Megan Lindsay Brown, Jacquelyn Campbell, Amber Clough, Karen Trister Grace, Kathryn Laughon, Jill Messing, Karen B. Eden, Rachael Turner, Nancy Glass
Summary: Nearly half of IPV survivors experience their first abusive relationship in college age. Existing bystander interventions on college campuses have been effective in sexual assault prevention but rarely tested for IPV. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the myPlan app on decisional conflict, decisional preparedness, confidence in intervening, supportive safety behaviors, and IPV attitudes with concerned friends of abused college women.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nicole E. van Gelder, Suzanne A. Ligthart, Karin A. W. L. van Rosmalen-Nooijens, Judith B. Prins, Sabine Oertelt-Prigione
Summary: This study found that most users rated the SAFE eHealth intervention positively in terms of safety, content, and meeting their needs. The intervention was helpful in domains of acknowledgment, awareness, and support, but suggestions for improvement were also identified, such as providing a simplified version for acute situations and more attention for survivors after ending an abusive relationship. Users expressed a prominent need for interactive contact options, like a chat or forum, but mainly used them passively instead of actively engaging.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eva Marie Engebakken Flaathen, Lena Henriksen, Milada Cvancarova Smastuen, Berit Schei, Angela Taft, Josef Noll, Lisa Garnweidner-Holme, Mirjam Lukasse
Summary: The study aimed to test the effect of a tablet-based video intervention on intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy. The results showed that the intervention did not improve women's quality of life, use of safety behaviors, or reduce exposure to violence. However, a tablet-based tool may motivate women experiencing IPV to seek help and support.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Julianne C. Flanagan, Paul J. Nietert, Lauren Sippel, Amber M. Jarnecke, Charli Kirby, Jasara N. Hogan, Andrea A. Massa, Jessica Brower, Sudie E. Back, Dominic Parrott
Summary: This study found that a single dose of intranasal oxytocin was not effective in reducing alcohol craving or aggression in this sample. Although the hypotheses were not supported, the results provide important evidence that oxytocin did not have aggressogenic effects in this high-risk sample. Future research is needed to investigate dispositional and contextual moderators of oxytocin response, as well as the therapeutic effects of more intensive oxytocin dosing or administration strategies on alcohol craving and aggression.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonella Ludmila Zapata-Calvente, Stella Martin-de-las-Heras, Aurora Bueno Cavanillas, Karen Andreasen, Vibeke Rasch, Khalid S. Khan
Summary: Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with complications for both the mother and the baby. The effectiveness of interventions for IPV in antenatal screening is unclear. This study aims to assess the feasibility of a pilot trial on e-health interventions for mothers exposed to IPV during pregnancy in Spain and Denmark.
Article
Nursing
Sarah Abboud, Mona Zubi, Itedal Shalabi, Nareman Taha, Alisa Velonis, Crystal Patil
Summary: Arab American young adults in Chicago experience high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration, requiring urgent attention. Participants proposed community-based strategies to develop IPV prevention programs that involve multiple community stakeholders.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Claire Greene, Samuel Likindikoki, Susan Rees, Annie Bonz, Debra Kaysen, Lusia Misinzo, Tasiana Njau, Shangwe Kiluwa, Rachael Turner, Peter Ventevogel, Jessie K. K. Mbwambo, Wietse A. Tol
Summary: The study revealed the relevance of Nguvu for refugee women affected by partner violence and psychological distress, showing reductions in some psychological distress indicators but no significant changes in partner violence. Overall, Nguvu was found to be acceptable and feasible, despite challenges such as baseline imbalances and differences in intervention completion and benefits for participants with varying levels of violence histories. Further adaptations are needed for a definitive cluster randomized trial in complex refugee settings.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ramona K. C. Finnie, Devon L. Okasako-Schmucker, Leigh Buchanan, Denise Carty, Holly Wethington, Shawna L. Mercer, Kathleen C. Basile, Sarah DeGue, Phyllis Holditch Niolon, Jennifer Bishop, Tisha Titus, Samia Noursi, Shavon Artis Dickerson, Daniel Whitaker, Susan Swider, Patrick Remington
Summary: This systematic review examines the effectiveness of interventions for primary prevention of intimate partner violence and sexual violence among youth, finding that interventions are effective in reducing perpetration but bystander action effectiveness may diminish over time. Inconsistent results were found for decreasing victimization through interventions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sihyun Park, Sin-Hyang Kim
Summary: This study utilized a systematic review and meta-analytic method to examine the effects of different types of interventions on intimate partner violence (IPV) risk. The results showed that couple interventions aiming to reduce both perpetration and victimization of IPV had the greatest impact, while bystander interventions and interventions targeting either perpetrators or victims showed lower effectiveness. Furthermore, the interventions had positive effects on changing knowledge and attitudes related to gender equality, traditional norms, empowerment, and health conditions.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiepin Cao, John A. Gallis, Mohammed Ali, Margaret Lillie, Safiyatu Abubakr-Bibilazu, Haliq Adam, Elena McEwan, John Koku Awoonor-Williams, John Hembling, Joy Noel Baumgartner
Summary: The study found that a maternal mental health intervention did not reduce IPV, but an increase in social support can lower the odds of women experiencing emotional violence, and improvement in couple communication shows promise in reducing women's odds of experiencing controlling behaviors.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jillian Kyle
Summary: IPV has a significant and widespread impact on the lives of patients, affecting their health, mental well-being, finances, and future. Discussing IPV may be daunting, but with empathy, education, and support, healthcare providers can positively influence patient lives without requiring extensive time or resources.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Bryan Shaw, Natacha Stevanovic-Fenn, Lacey Gibson, Caitlin Davin, Nokafu Sandra K. Chipanta, Anabelle B. Lubin, Luke Martin, Andrew Saman, David Vandu, Francesca Quirke
Summary: Programs aiming to reduce intimate partner violence increasingly seek to shift social norms. This study in Nigeria evaluated the impact of the Masculinity, Faith, and Peace (MFP) program, a faith-based, norms-shifting intervention, on IPV. The findings showed reductions in all forms of IPV among MFP participants, as well as significant effects on social norms, attitudes, relationship quality, and community cohesion.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Emma Jagasia, Jennifer J. Lee, Patty R. Wilson
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of community institutional partnerships in addressing the health needs of intimate partner violence survivors who are experiencing homelessness. The study identifies three types of partnerships that can be leveraged to meet the unique needs of homeless survivors. A successful community institutional partnership is highlighted as a framework for delivering comprehensive healthcare services to survivors in emergency shelters.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Gerhard Andersson, Elin Olsson, Emma Ringsgard, Therese Sandgren, Ida Viklund, Catja Andersson, Ylva Hesselman, Robert Johansson, Lise Bergman Nordgren, Benjamin Bohman
Summary: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern worldwide, with Internet-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) being a potentially useful tool for survivors due to various barriers they face. The results of a randomized controlled pilot trial exploring ICBT for survivors of IPV showed promising effects on PTSD and depression, demonstrating the feasibility and potential benefits of this form of therapy for this population.
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Heather Julie Wallace, Susan McDonald, Suzanne Belton, Agueda Isolina Miranda, Eurico da Costa, Livio da Conceicao Matos, Helen Henderson, Angela Taft
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Beatriz Paulina Ayala Quintanilla, Wendy E. Pollock, Susan J. McDonald, Angela J. Taft
Article
Nursing
Della A. Forster, Heather McKay, Mary-Ann Davey, Rhonda Small, Fiona Cullinane, Michelle Newton, Rhonda Powell, Helen L. McLachlan
Article
Nursing
Kayli J. Wild, Lidia Gomes, Angelina Fernandes, Guilhermina de Araujo, Isabelita Madeira, Livio da Conceicao Matos, Susan McDonald, Angela Taft
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angela J. Taft, Rhonda L. Powell, Lyndsey F. Watson, Jayne C. Lucke, Danielle Mazza, Kathleen McNamee
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisha Riggs, Jane Yelland, Fiona K. Mensah, Lisa Gold, Josef Szwarc, Ida Kaplan, Rhonda Small, Philippa Middleton, Ann Krastev, Ellie McDonald, Christine East, Caroline Homer, Natalija Nesvadba, Laura Biggs, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Stephanie J. Brown
Summary: Group Pregnancy Care is an innovative model of care designed to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment for women from refugee backgrounds to participate in antenatal care, improve health literacy, and promote social connections.
Article
Nursing
Anna Akselsson, Lena Westholm, Rhonda Small, Elin Ternstrom
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of labor ward midwives in caring for and communicating with women who do not speak or understand Swedish. Most midwives found it difficult to communicate with non-Swedish-speaking women during birth, and the most common resource for facilitating communication was an adult relative. Although the quality of professional interpreters was rated as good, there is a need for better strategies to improve communication and provide equitable care for all women.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Anna Akselsson, Lisa Cabander, Steinunn Thorarinsdottir, Rhonda Small, Elin Ternstrom
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of midwives and assistant nurses in providing extra support to non-Swedish-speaking migrants through individual language-supported visits during pregnancy. The study found that the model was valuable in creating a sense of safety for migrant pregnant women, but further development and improvement of the recruitment system are needed.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eline S. Vik, Vigdis Aasheim, Roy M. Nilsen, Rhonda Small, Dag Moster, Erica Schytt
Article
Family Studies
Heather Julie Wallace, Susan McDonald, Suzanne Belton, Agueda Isolina Miranda, Eurico da Costa, Livio da Conceicao Matos, Helen Henderson, Angela Taft
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2020)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Sonia A. Reisenhofer, Kelsey Hegarty, Jodie Valpied, Lyndsey F. Watson, Mary-Ann Davey, Angela Taft
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annika Ahman, Kristina Edvardsson, Hussein Lesio Kidanto, Matilda Ngarina, Rhonda Small, Ingrid Mogren
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Heather Julie Wallace, Susan McDonald, Suzanne Belton, Agueda Isolina Miranda, Eurico da Costa, Livio da Conceicao Matos, Helen Henderson, Angela Taft
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Family Studies
Heather Julie Wallace, Susan McDonald, Suzanne Belton, Agueda Isolina Miranda, Eurico da Costa, Livio da Conceicao Matos, Helen Henderson, Angela Taft
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marcos Claudio Signorelli, Angela Taft, Pedro Paulo Gomes Pereira
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2018)