Citation

Klevens J, Shelley GA, Clavel-Arcas C, Barney DD, Tobar C, Duran ES, Barajas-Mazaheri R, Esparza J. Violence Against Women 2007; 13(2): 141-158.

Affiliation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801206296980

PMID

17251502

Abstract

This qualitative study, utilizing focus group interviews with community members and in-depth interviews with victims and perpetrators, explored Latinos' beliefs and perceptions of IPV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a basis for developing culturally appropriate intimate partner violence (IPV) services for this population. The findings from these interviews suggest that this community recognizes IPV as a problem and is aware of the multiple dimensions, potential causes, and negative consequences of IPV. In general, participants perceived family and neighbors as preferring to not get involved in situations of IPV. However, family was also expected to, and often did, provide tangible support to victims. Directions for developing prevention programs for this population and future research are suggested.

Language: en