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An Examination of Domestic Violence Advocates' Responses to Reproductive Coercion.
McGirr, Sara A; Bomsta, Heather D; Vandegrift, Cortney; Gregory, Katie; Hamilton, Beth Ann; Sullivan, Cris M.
Afiliação
  • McGirr SA; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
  • Bomsta HD; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
  • Vandegrift C; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
  • Gregory K; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
  • Hamilton BA; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
  • Sullivan CM; Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
J Interpers Violence ; 35(9-10): 2082-2106, 2020 05.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29294705
ABSTRACT
Reproductive coercion (RC) is a form of intimate partner violence (IPV) that continues to lack adequate attention by both researchers and practitioners. RC is defined as "male partners' attempts to promote pregnancy in their female partners through verbal pressure and threats to become pregnant (pregnancy coercion), direct interference with contraception (birth control sabotage), and threats and coercion related to pregnancy continuation or termination (control of pregnancy outcomes)." This type of partner violence can have serious consequences on a survivor's health and well-being. Despite the fact that RC has been reported by many women experiencing IPV, and that this type of abuse appears to be disproportionately targeted against marginalized women, little is known about the extent to which advocates either proactively or reactively address it. To redress this, the current study involved a brief online survey sent to domestic violence victim service advocates across the United States and its territories. More than 700 advocates responded about their comfort, practices, and perceived barriers related to RC and survivors' sexual health. Despite identifying (a) low levels of discomfort when discussing most topics relating to RC and (b) few barriers to discussing RC, few advocates reported regularly engaging in RC-related practices. Both greater levels of discomfort and identification of more barriers were associated with less frequent coercion-related practice. Study implications highlight the need for more specialized advocate training, and organizational support for advocates to comfortably and safely provide information and support about RC to survivors.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Parceiros Sexuais / Coerção / Violência Doméstica / Violência por Parceiro Íntimo Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limite: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Idioma: En Revista: J Interpers Violence Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Parceiros Sexuais / Coerção / Violência Doméstica / Violência por Parceiro Íntimo Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limite: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Idioma: En Revista: J Interpers Violence Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article