Citation

Larsen MM, Krohn J, Püschel K, Seifert D. Health Care Women Int. 2014; 35(4): 359-379.

Affiliation

Institute for Legal Medicine , University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf , Hamburg , Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2012.738264

PMID

23570334

Abstract

Through qualitative interviews with six female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Germany, we explored their experiences with health and health care within the context of a universal access health system. Using phenomenological analysis, we learned that they view violence as a burden on health; expect health professionals to acknowledge the link between IPV and health with empathy; and experience barriers to acute mental health services despite a lack of financial barriers in seeking treatment. We discuss how our findings compare with other international research, as well as the implications for the health care system's response to IPV.

Language: en