Logo image
Back
Listening deeply to refugee background women to understand experiences of domestic and family violence in their communities to foster engagement with global support systems
Journal article   Open access   Peer reviewed

Listening deeply to refugee background women to understand experiences of domestic and family violence in their communities to foster engagement with global support systems

Mandy Hughes and Louise Whitaker
Health sociology review, Vol.33(2), pp.175-191
03/05/2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14461242.2024.2357193
PMID: 38875352
Appears in  Recent Faculty of Business, Law and Arts Publications
pdf
Listening deeply to refugee background women to understand experiences of domestic and family violence in their communities to foster engagement with global support systems1.64 MBDownloadView
Published (Version of record)CC BY-NC-ND V4.0,  Open Access
url
Listening deeply to refugee background women to understand experiences of domestic and family violence in their communities to foster engagement with global support systemsView
Published (Version of record)CC BY-NC-ND V4.0,  Open
url
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14461242.2024.2357193?src=exp-laView

Related links

Metrics

217 File views/ downloads
55 Record Views
2 Times Cited - Web of Science

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This output has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:

#3 Good Health and Well-Being
#5 Gender Equality
#16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Source: InCites

Abstract

Refugee women domestic and family violence healthcare Sociology of health Social work not elsewhere classified Migrant health Violence and abuse services
As trauma survivors, women and girls from refugee backgrounds face significant challenges when settling in host countries; the risk of domestic and family violence (DFV) accentuates these difficulties. Reflecting on findings from a seven-year university and industry research partnership, this article explores the etiology of DFV in women from refugee backgrounds living in non-metropolitan Australia. Drawing on action research principles and intersectional and social ecological theoretical frameworks, this study captured diverse women’s views about experiences and strategies for addressing DFV in refugee communities. Having developed trusting relationships with participants over the different study phases, the first author conducted in-depth interviews with women of refugee backgrounds, listening deeply and confirming findings with participants as they emerged. Interviews were also conducted with staff from settlement, health and specialist domestic violence services to offer a broad perspective on how best to support refugee women experiencing DFV. Key findings revealed stressors and support that impact violence, such as employment status and acculturation, and identification of who the women would trust if experiencing violence. By understanding the interweaving factors influencing women’s risk of DFV and strategies to address it, global healthcare providers will be better positioned to collaborate with refugee communities and specialist services.

Details

Logo image