Citation

Laisser RM, Lugina HI, Lindmark G, Nystrom L, Emmelin M. Health Care Women Int. 2009; 30(1-2): 64-78.

Affiliation

IAHS, ADM School, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399330802523618

PMID

19116822

Abstract

In this article we describe health care workers (HCWs') experiences and perceptions of meeting clients exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). Qualitative content analysis of in-depth interviews from 16 informants resulted in four main themes. The first,"internalizing women's suffering and powerlessness,"describes HCWs' perceptions of violence, relating it to gender relations. The second,"caught between encouraging disclosure and lack of support tools,"refers to views on possibilities for transparency and openness. The third,"Why bother? A struggle to manage with limited resources,"illustrates the consequences of a heavy workload. Last;"striving to make a difference,"emphasizes a desire to improve abilities to support clients and advocate for prevention.

Language: en