@article{ref1,
title="Intimate partner violence: perceptions of Chuukese women",
journal="Hawaii medical journal",
year="2007",
author="Shoultz, Jan and Magnussen, Lois and Hansen, Karen and Selifis, Selynda Mori and Ifenuk, Margaret",
volume="66",
number="10",
pages="268-271",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0017-8594",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}