Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Women's Health
• Healthcare Interventions

Background:

• Intimate partner violence (IPV) is linked to adverse physical, psychological, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes for women.
• A significant gap exists in the literature regarding SRH interventions tailored for women experiencing IPV.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of SRH interventions for women experiencing IPV.
• To identify the nature and characteristics of these interventions.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive scoping review was performed using five major databases.
• Searches were conducted in October 2023 and repeated in June 2025, yielding 10,844 studies.
• Nine studies were included after independent screening by two researchers.

Main Results:

• Thematic analysis identified four key themes: intervention outcomes, benefits of personalized care, the role of professional training, and barriers to implementation.
• SRH interventions demonstrate potential to empower survivors, enhance access to healthcare, and improve service quality for women experiencing IPV.

Conclusions:

• Evidence-based, intersectional, and trauma-informed care models integrated into SRH and IPV services are essential.
• Future research should focus on intervention effectiveness, systemic barriers, and support for underrepresented populations.