Views from midwives and perinatal nurses on barriers and facilitators in responding to perinatal intimate partner violence in Japan: baseline interview before intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Midwives and perinatal nurses play a crucial role in responding to intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant women; however, these roles are often not performed adequately. This study aimed to identify provider-related, healthcare system, and social barriers and facilitators to IPV response from the perspective of midwives and perinatal nurses.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study used semi-structured interviews with five midwives and a nurse from perinatal care facilities in Tokyo, Japan. A framework approach was employed to analyze the interview transcripts.

Results

Barriers included inadequate knowledge about IPV and reluctance to provide support by healthcare providers. Barriers in the healthcare system included the absence of structural in

SUBMITTER: Maruyama N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature