Citation

Shoultz J, Magnussen L, Hansen K, Selifis SM, Ifenuk M. Hawaii Med. J. 2007; 66(10): 268-271.

Affiliation

University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Department of Nursing, Honolulu, USA. shoultz@hawaii.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Hawaii Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18065124

Abstract

PURPOSE: This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). METHODS: Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis. RESULTS: Migration may disrupt protective cultural practices. Cultural norms place the responsibility for family peace on the women who perceive that IPV is closely linked with marital infidelity. IMPLICATIONS: Understanding cultural practices is important in addressing IPV.

Language: en