TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Care seeking patterns among women who have experienced gender-based violence in Afghanistan
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Stokes, Sonya
A1  - Seritan, Andreea L.
A1  - Miller, Elizabeth
SP  - 817
EP  - 831
VL  - 22
IS  - 7
N2  - This study explored patterns of abuse and care seeking among women victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in Afghanistan. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 Afghan women (M age = 19 years) living in a shelter for victims of GBV. Interviews were analyzed thematically. Participants reported experiencing multiple forms of abuse. The majority received medical treatment for abuse-related health concerns. However, less than half reported abuse to health care providers or were asked by health care providers about the context of their injuries. Strategies to improve health care responses to GBV are needed to ensure safety and support for Afghan women.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801215616807
ID  - ref1
ER  -