Coping With the Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among South African Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a serious problem worldwide. South Africa has a high prevalence of women experiencing IPV. Although much research reports on the prevalence rates, risk factors, and consequences of IPV, fewer studies report on how women deal with the experiences of IPV. Objective: This systematic review of the empirical literature aimed to identify and synthesize the best available evidence on women's experiences of coping with IPV in South Africa. Methods: A four-level search and retrieval strategy using PRISMA and JBI guidelines was conducted, which included critical appraisal, study selection, data extraction, and data synthesis. Ten studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. They were assessed to

SUBMITTER: Sere Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8187566 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature