TY - JOUR PY - 2021// TI - Multilevel determinants of integrated service delivery for intimate partner violence and mental health in humanitarian settings JO - International journal of environmental research and public health A1 - Greene, M. Claire A1 - Bencomo, Clarisa A1 - Rees, Susan A1 - Ventevogel, Peter A1 - Likindikoki, Samuel A1 - Nemiro, Ashley A1 - Bonz, Annie A1 - Mbwambo, Jessie K. K. A1 - Tol, Wietse A. A1 - McGovern, Terry M. SP - e12484 EP - e12484 VL - 18 IS - 23 N2 - Inter-agency guidelines recommend that survivors of intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings receive multisectoral services consistent with a survivor-centered approach. Providing integrated services across sectors is challenging, and aspirations often fall short in practice. In this study, we explore factors that influence the implementation of a multisectoral, integrated intervention intended to reduce psychological distress and intimate partner violence in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania. We analyzed data from a desk review of donor, legal, and policy documents; a gender-based violence services mapping conducted through 15 interviews and 6 focus group discussions; and a qualitative process evaluation with 29 stakeholders involved in the implementation of the integrated psychosocial program. We identified the challenges of implementing a multisectoral, integrated intervention for refugee survivors of intimate partner violence at the structural, inter-institutional, intra-institutional, and in social and interpersonal levels. Key determinants of successful implementation included the legal context, financing, inter-agency coordination, engagement and ownership, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Implementing a multisectoral, integrated response for survivors of intimate partner violence is complex and influenced by interrelated factors from policy and financing to institutional and stakeholder engagement. Further investment in identifying strategies to overcome the existing challenges of implementing multisectoral approaches that align with global guidelines is needed to effectively address the burden of intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings.

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LA - en SN - 1661-7827 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312484 ID - ref1 ER -