Accessibility of intimate partner violence-related services for young women in Spain. Qualitative study on professionals' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common among young people, but the use of IPV resources among young adult women and teenagers is limited. This study aims to analyze professionals' perceptions about the main barriers and facilitators encountered by young women (16-29 years old) exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) when accessing formal services in Spain.

Methods

Qualitative study based on 17 in depth interviews carried out in 2019 with professionals who manage resources for IPV care in Madrid (Spain) from different sectors (social services, health care, security forces, women or youth issues offices, associations). A qualitative content analysis was conducted.

Results

The professionals interviewed perceive the following barriers: 1) Time it takes

SUBMITTER: Otero-Garcia L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994297 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature