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Intimate partner violence against women
J Humphreys1, B Parker, J C Campbell
1School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Annual Review of Nursing Research
|July 7, 2001
Summary
Nurse-researchers extensively studied intimate partner violence against women, focusing on survivors' human responses. Research highlights violence during pregnancy and psychological impacts, with growing international and diverse perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Public Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is a significant public health issue.
- Nursing research has increasingly focused on IPVAW over the past decade.
- Existing research addresses the multifaceted human responses of women survivors to violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the landscape of nursing research on IPVAW over the last 10 years.
- To identify key areas of focus within nursing research on IPVAW.
- To outline future directions for nursing research, practice, and education in IPVAW.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of nursing research published in the last decade.
- Analysis of both quantitative and qualitative studies on IPVAW.
- Examination of research trends, including specific populations and methodologies.
Main Results:
- Nursing research on IPVAW has evolved in sophistication and volume.
- Violence during pregnancy and psychological responses to abuse are prominent research areas, comprising 20% of reviewed studies.
- Qualitative research on psychological responses is rich and consistent.
- There is a growing body of international research and studies focusing on ethnically diverse women.
Conclusions:
- Nursing research has consistently addressed the comprehensive needs of women survivors of IPVAW.
- Future research should continue to explore diverse populations and international contexts.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and enhanced educational strategies are crucial for addressing IPVAW.