TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Latinos' perspectives and experiences with intimate partner violence
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Klevens, Joanne
A1  - Shelley, Gene A.
A1  - Clavel-Arcas, Carme
A1  - Barney, David D.
A1  - Tobar, Cynthia
A1  - Duran, Elizabeth S.
A1  - Barajas-Mazaheri, Ruth
A1  - Esparza, Janys
SP  - 141
EP  - 158
VL  - 13
IS  - 2
N2  - This qualitative study, utilizing focus group interviews with community members and in-depth interviews with victims and perpetrators, explored Latinos' beliefs and perceptions of IPV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a basis for developing culturally appropriate intimate partner violence (IPV) services for this population. The findings from these interviews suggest that this community recognizes IPV as a problem and is aware of the multiple dimensions, potential causes, and negative consequences of IPV. In general, participants perceived family and neighbors as preferring to not get involved in situations of IPV. However, family was also expected to, and often did, provide tangible support to victims. Directions for developing prevention programs for this population and future research are suggested.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801206296980
ID  - ref1
ER  -