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  • Sociology
  • Pacific Studies

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  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health issue disproportionately affecting women.
  • Understanding IPV drivers in diverse cultural contexts like Polynesia is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on IPV in Polynesia and Polynesian communities abroad.
  • To identify key themes and knowledge gaps regarding IPV in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across databases, websites, and community consultations.
  • Inclusion of 33 articles focusing on IPV in Polynesian countries or diaspora communities.
  • Narrative synthesis of findings to summarize current knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Key themes identified include high IPV prevalence, supportive attitudes, urbanization, migration, traditional protective factors, and legal frameworks.
  • A significant paucity of rigorous research on IPV in Polynesian communities was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for IPV prevention research and intervention in Polynesian communities.
  • Recommendations for future research, policy, and programs emphasizing intersectionality for enhanced understanding and implementation.