Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
15 p.
Publication Date
2003
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Source Publication
Health Care for Women International
Source ISSN
0739-9332
Original Item ID
doi: 10.1080/07399330390227454
Abstract
Universal screening for domestic violence is recommended in many health care settings. This qualitative study was undertaken to explore the thoughts and feelings of Mexican American women regarding being asked questions about domestic violence by a health care provider. We wanted to further explore what characteristics about a nurse, or other health care provider, would give a woman confianza, the trust necessary to discuss this issue. Seven women, who self identified as abused or formerly abused, were recruited from a pool of Spanish-speaking women receiving services from a rural domestic violence agency in the midwestern United States. The researchers found that, given certain characteristics and actions of the health care provider, women welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue. The implications for practice are these: be sincerely present for the client, ask about her life, listen to her response, and when necessary assist her to connect with appropriate domestic violence community services.
Recommended Citation
Belknap, Ruth and Sayeed, Pilar, "Te Contaria Mi Vida: I Would Tell You My Life, if Only You Would Ask" (2003). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 86.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/86
Comments
Accepted version. Health Care for Women International, Volume 24, No. 8 (2003). DOI. © 2003 Taylor & Francis. Used with permission.