Abstract
Abstract
Background: In the past few years several reports have indicated a high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women with disabilities (WWDs), but there is limited research on access and utilization of IPV services among this population.
Methods: Using qualitative in-depth data obtained from WWDs, our current study soughtto identify factors that hinder WWDs from accessing and utilizing IPV services.
Results: Findings from this study showed barriers at different levels. At the individual level, the identity category of disability, not knowing about certain forms of violence, and being better off silent were the main explanations for not using IPV services. The role of personal connections was the main factor that influenced the utilization of IPV services, at the interpersonal level while at the organizational level, a lack of effective communication, power imbalances, inadequate resources, and failures to follow response standards were identified as the major barriers to using IPV services. Societal incompetence, as exemplified by treating violence as a taboo and the lack of regulations criminalizing psychological violence, was the main barrier at the societal level.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that improving access to IPV services requires interventions that address barriers at different societal levels. This should include early interventions that target WWDs, as well as others, to promote violence recognition among service providers, improve the quality of services, and establish policies and programs that are not only directed to women with disabilities but also to interpersonal, organizational, and societal levels.
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Research Square Platform LLC
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