Citation

Stokes S, Seritan AL, Miller E. Violence Against Women 2016; 22(7): 817-831.

Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801215616807

PMID

26681300

Abstract

This study explored patterns of abuse and care seeking among women victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in Afghanistan. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 Afghan women (M age = 19 years) living in a shelter for victims of GBV. Interviews were analyzed thematically. Participants reported experiencing multiple forms of abuse. The majority received medical treatment for abuse-related health concerns. However, less than half reported abuse to health care providers or were asked by health care providers about the context of their injuries. Strategies to improve health care responses to GBV are needed to ensure safety and support for Afghan women.

Language: en