TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - The wall of silence: perceived barriers to gender-based violence disclosure among women in the perinatal period
JO  - Canadian journal of nursing research
A1  - Mirlashari, Jila
A1  - Brotto, Lori A.
A1  - Lyons, Janet
A1  - Pederson, Ann
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - STUDY BACKGROUND: Gender-based violence is a global concern. The perinatal period is a crucial time for early identification of the harmful impact of violence on the well-being of both mothers and infants. However, it has been observed that many women choose not to disclose their experiences to their healthcare providers. <br><br>PURPOSE: To gain insight into this issue, a study was conducted to explore the perspectives of both survivors and healthcare providers regarding the barriers to disclosure. <br><br>METHODS: Through the utilization of a thematic analysis approach, a total of 28 interviews were conducted, involving 12 survivors and 16 healthcare providers. <br><br>RESULTS: Data analysis revealed barriers to disclosure at the individual, community, and healthcare system levels. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Health-care providers have a pivotal role in creating an atmosphere where women are encouraged to break the silence and a paradigm shift in the health system approach towards GBV is necessary.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0844-5621
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08445621231220810
ID  - ref1
ER  -