TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Improving the health care of women living with domestic abuse
JO  - Nursing standard (1987)
A1  - Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
A1  - Duncan, Fiona
A1  - Kroll, Thilo
A1  - Moy, Maxine
A1  - Taylor, Julie
SP  - 35
EP  - 40
VL  - 25
IS  - 43
N2  - AIM: To explore the healthcare experiences of women living with domestic abuse, specifically in relation to the primary care setting. METHOD: A qualitative study was undertaken in Scotland, comprising semi-structured interviews with 17 women who had experienced domestic abuse. Data were analysed using a thematic framework. FINDINGS: Three themes were linked to women's healthcare experiences: systems-based, interpersonal and psychological issues. Poor systems of communication sometimes fail abused women, and low self-esteem and fear of stigmatisation make it difficult for women to discuss abuse. CONCLUSION: Nurses in primary care settings can do much to support women who have experienced domestic abuse. Understanding the systems-based, interpersonal and psychological factors that influence women's healthcare experiences may be a vital part of this process.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0029-6570
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -