@article{ref1,
title="Women tell all: a comparative thematic analysis of women's perspectives on two brief counseling interventions for intimate partner violence",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2022",
author="Shayani, Danielle R. and Danitz, Sara B. and Low, Stephanie K. and Hamilton, Alison B. and Iverson, Katherine M.",
volume="19",
number="5",
pages="2513-2513",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem that is commonly experienced by women and associated with psychosocial health issues. Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE) is a brief, clinician-administered, variable-length (1-6 sessions), modular, individualized psychosocial counseling intervention developed for women experiencing IPV. We present qualitative feedback and quantitative helpfulness ratings from women patients of the Veterans Health Administration who completed a randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing RISE to a clinician-administered advocacy-based Enhanced Care as Usual (ECAU; a single structured session consisting of psychoeducation, safety-planning, resources, and referrals). <br><br>METHODS: 58 participants ((M)age = 39.21) completed post-intervention semi-structured qualitative interviews, including helpfulness ratings, at two follow-up assessments (10- and 14-weeks post-enrollment) to assess the acceptability, usefulness, and perceived fit of the interventions for women's needs. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a hybrid deductive-inductive analytic approach. <br><br>RESULTS: While both the RISE and ECAU interventions were deemed helpful (interventions were rated as 'highly helpful' by 77% of RISE and 52% of ECAU participants), differences were identified in perceived impacts of the intervention, application of content, approach to patient-centeredness, and implementation recommendations. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings shed light on women Veterans' experiences and preferences for IPV psychosocial counseling interventions. Such knowledge can inform evidence-based, trauma-informed, and individualized care for women Veterans who experience IPV and may have relevance to other populations of women who experience IPV.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph19052513",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052513"
}