@article{ref1,
title="Service seeking experiences of college-aged sexual and intimate partner violence victims with a mental health and/or behavioral disability",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2018",
author="Nichols, Emily M. and Bonomi, Amy E. and Kammes, Rebecca and Miller, Elizabeth",
volume="66",
number="6",
pages="487-495",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To examine mental health service experiences following sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization among college women with a disability. PARTICIPANTS: College women (n = 27, ages 19 to 24) with a disability who experienced at least one SV/IPV occurrence; interviewed July/August 2016. <br><br>METHODS: Qualitative study using in-depth interviews, with thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: Women tended to wait several months (or did not seek care at all) following SV/IPV, because they downplayed their experience (e.g., not wanting to label an experience as &quot;rape&quot;). Those seeking services primarily did so because of escalating mental health concerns. Among service seekers, women were satisfied when professionals validated their experiences/concerns; and were dissatisfied when faced with extended wait time for care and/or professionals unskilled with SV/IPV and mental health. However, women still sought care following negative experiences. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Improved access to integrated care for SV/IPV and mental health, along with skilled professionals, is essential.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2018.1440572",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2018.1440572"
}