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Journal article
Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review
International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.22(9), pp.1-24
02/09/2025
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Abstract
Background: Women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) have a higher likelihood of experiencing detrimental physical, psychological and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. However, a gap remains in published literature on SRH interventions available to women experiencing IPV.
Methods: A scoping review was undertaken to examine: What is the nature of sexual and reproductive healthcare interventions provided to women experiencing IPV? Five databases (APA PsycInfo, CINAHL Complete, Informit, PubMed and Scopus) were searched on 9 October 2023 for peer-reviewed systematic reviews or primary research published from 1 January 2004–present. The search was repeated on 11 June 2025 to ensure recency of studies. Two researchers independently screened studies at title and abstract, and full-text levels. The two searches yielded a total of 10,844 studies, of which nine were included in the review.
Results: Due to the heterogenous nature of the studies, thematic analysis was undertaken with four themes being identified: Outcomes of interventions; Positive impact of personalised and patient-centred care; Professionals’ knowledge, education and training as a facilitator; and Barriers to effective IPV intervention implementation in healthcare. SRH interventions available to women who experienced IPV can empower survivors, improve access to care, and enhance service quality.
Conclusions: Evidence-based models of care that are intersectional, trauma-informed and integrated into SRH and IPV services are critical to ensure future work supports women of differing backgrounds who have experienced IPV. Future research should include evaluating effectiveness of interventions, identifying and addressing systemic barriers, and supporting underrepresented groups.
Details
- Title
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review
- Creators
- Leah East - University of Southern QueenslandDaniel Terry - University of Southern QueenslandLiz Ryan - University of Southern QueenslandBrianna Larsen - University of Southern QueenslandAmy B. Mullens - University of Southern QueenslandAnnette Brömdal - University of Southern QueenslandMarie Hutchinson - University of Southern QueenslandRebecca M. Jedwab - University of Southern Queensland
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.22(9), pp.1-24
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Grant note
- Funding from the University of Southern Queensland’s Centre for Health Research supported this work.
- Identifiers
- 991013310219102368
- Copyright
- © 2025 by the authors
- Academic Unit
- Office of the Vice Chancellor; Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article