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Research Article

“Women hope the situation will change, and their husbands will change with it”: narratives of intimate partner violence in Gaza

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Pages 1199-1219 | Received 03 Mar 2020, Accepted 18 Jun 2020, Published online: 23 Jul 2020
 

Abstract

The authors’ purpose in conducting this study was to identify barriers faced by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in accessing services in Gaza. We collected data via in-depth interviews with women (ages 18-49; n=25). Respondents were recruited through convenience sampling from women’s organizations. Interviews were transcribed, translated, and coded using an inductive approach. Results indicate three main factors that influence help-seeking: perceived transgression of traditional gender roles; distrust of women’s centers; and contextual acceptance of IPV. An understanding of emic perceptions of IPV can inform the design and delivery of support services and increase access to interventions for women in Gaza.

Disclosure statement

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

Notes

1 All names are pseudonyms.

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