Pregnancy and intimate partner violence: How do rural, low-income women cope?

Shreya Bhandari; Linda F.C. Bullock; Kim M. Anderson; Fran S. Danis; Phyllis W. Sharps

doi:10.1080/07399332.2011.585532

Pregnancy and intimate partner violence: How do rural, low-income women cope?

Shreya Bhandari, Linda F.C. Bullock, Kim M. Anderson, Fran S. Danis, Phyllis W. Sharps

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Abstract

We conducted 32 in-depth interviews with 20 rural, low-income, women residing in the United States who were pregnant (n = 12) or 3months postpartum (n=8) and had experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). Using purposive sampling and the grounded theory method, we generated a conceptual model of coping. The urge to protect the unborn baby was the primary influence for participants' decisions about separating from or permanently leaving an abusive relationship. Implications include universal screening for IPV in child-bearing women, inquiry into maternal identity development during pregnancy, and improved resource access for rural, lowincome women.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	833-854
Number of pages	22
Journal	Health care for women international
Volume	32
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2011.585532
State	Published - Sep 2011
Externally published	Yes

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