Healthcare experiences of perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is highly prevalent, with severe adverse consequences to the health and well-being of survivors. There is a smaller evidence base on the health of DVA perpetrators and their engagement with healthcare services. This review examines the experiences of perpetrators of DVA of accessing healthcare services and the barriers and facilitators to their disclosure of abusive behaviours in these settings.

Design

A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

Data sources

A systematic search was conducted in Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, HMIC, BNID, CINAHL, ASSIA, IBSS, SSCI (peer-reviewed literature) and NDLTD, OpenGrey and SCIE Online (grey literature). Each database was searched from its start date to 15 Marc

SUBMITTER: Calcia MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8137202 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature