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Women’S Priorities And Actions Mothering In The Context Of Intimate Partner Violence, Sharon Broughton

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Being a mother is an important part of many women’s identities with consequences for women and children and shaping women’s priorities and actions when living in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). However, understanding the nature of women’s priorities, the actions women take to address these priorities, and the factors shaping those actions remains limited. Drawing on an intersectional feminist lens, this dissertation explored the nature of women’s priorities, what shapes them and how women mothering in the context of IPV go about living out what is important to them. To situate these issues broadly within the discipline of …

An Intersectional Analysis Of Intimate Partner Violence In Canada, Isabella V. Aversa

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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a recognized public health issue that can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. It is critical to take an intersectional approach to understanding the ways that social and interpersonal power impact IPV.

Methods: Random Forest was used to aid in social group selection when forming intersections. Multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) was used to estimate the prevalence of IPV across intersections. Descriptive statistics were used to explore the context in which IPV occurred.

Results: The prevalence of IPV was greatest for cisgender women, transgender, and non-binary individuals, aged …

The Predictive Validity Of Intimate Partner Violence Warning Signs, Nicolyn H. Charlot

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is harmful and prevalent, but leaving abusive partners is often challenging due to investments (e.g., time, cohabitation). Identifying warning signs of abuse is one primary prevention strategy to help people avoid abusive relationships. The present research sought to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which are not considered abusive (Study 1), appear before abuse occurs in relationships (Study 2), and predict abuse (Studies 3 and 4). Study 1 distinguished potential warning signs of abuse from abusive behaviors using the ratings of professionals with experience in IPV. Study 2 established a timeline of when violent behaviors and possible …

Identifying Intersectional Complex Practice Behaviours In Ipv Services For Marginalized Women, Amrit Kaur Gill

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This study aims to identify the level of alignment between competent GBV work as identified in literature and by current service providers. Identifying areas of alignment and difference allows for developing theory-based practice informed by literature and highlights potentially unexplored areas of research. The study does this through thematic coding of interviews with GBV service providers across Canada, and coding of practice-based behaviour items constructed from current literature. Interview analysis revealed eleven themes of behaviour which were compared with ten themes developed from the coding of 140 literature documents. Triangulation from interviews and literature found that, of the eleven themes …

Women’S Experiences Of Accessing Breastfeeding And Perinatal Health Support In The Context Of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretive Description Study, Samantha Larose

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Background: Women experiencing intimate partner violence are at a heightened risk of negative perinatal and breastfeeding outcomes. This study explored the experiences of accessing breastfeeding support for women who endorse a history of intimate partner violence. A study of five in-depth semi-structured interviews were completed at 12-weeks postpartum with breastfeeding mothers with a history of intimate partner violence. Findings: Women expressed difficulties in accessing a healthcare provider who had specialized skill in breastfeeding support. Trust in their healthcare provider, built through displays of compassion and competence, was important to mitigate obstacles experienced during care access for this population. Trauma-and-violence-informed care …