The purpose of this descriptive exploratory qualitative study is to improve health care providers? understanding, of the health care experiences of Hispanic battered women.
The specific aim of the study is to identify aspects of health care interactions with primary care providers (PCPs) that Hispanic battered women perceived as helpful, supportive or positive, or that made a difference in the women?s experience of living with the abuse. This research will provide patient-centered information that will lead to improved health care interventions for this population, increased patient satisfaction with health care, and enhanced patient-provider relationships. Domestic abuse is a significant health problem which PCPs are well-positioned to address. There is a lack of understanding of this problem, and the needs of victims of abuse, from the patients? perspective, particularly Hispanic women. This study will use feminist methodology to elicit and articulate Hispanic battered women?s experiences of health care, the meaning they give to those experiences, and the health care responses they find helpful. Data will be collected through interviews with Hispanic women who are survivors of domestic abuse, and will be analyzed via content analysis. The resulting description of the women?s experiences will enhance PCPs understanding of effective health care interventions for Hispanic survivors of domestic abuse.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31NR007686-02
Application #
6529271
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Phillips, Janice
Project Start
2002-09-21
Project End
Budget Start
2002-09-21
Budget End
2003-09-20
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$27,911
Indirect Cost
Name
Boston College
Department
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
045896339
City
Chestnut Hill
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02467