Converging drivers of interpersonal violence: Findings from a qualitative study in post-hurricane Haiti. (March 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Converging drivers of interpersonal violence: Findings from a qualitative study in post-hurricane Haiti. (March 2019)
- Main Title:
- Converging drivers of interpersonal violence: Findings from a qualitative study in post-hurricane Haiti
- Authors:
- Bermudez, Laura Gauer
Stark, Lindsay
Bennouna, Cyril
Jensen, Celina
Potts, Alina
Kaloga, Inah Fatoumata
Tilus, Ricardo
Buteau, Jean Emmanuel
Marsh, Mendy
Hoover, Anna
Williams, Megan Laughlin - Abstract:
- Abstract: Objective: Interpersonal violence affecting women and children is increasingly recognized as a public health priority in humanitarian emergencies. Yet, research and intervention efforts have been fragmented across gender-based violence and child protection sectors. Using data from the Transforming Households: Reducing Incidence of Violence in Emergencies (THRIVE) project, this study sought to qualitatively investigate the intersecting drivers of multiple forms of violence in Côteaux, Haiti, while obtaining insight on how these drivers may be influenced by a humanitarian emergency. Methods: This analysis used transcripts obtained using a photo elicitation approach over the course of three sessions per person. Thirty-six individuals participated in the study: eight adult females, ten adult males, eight adolescent females, ten adolescent males. Participants were given cameras to capture images related to family relationships, family safety, and changes to family dynamics due to Hurricane Matthew and its aftermath. In subsequent sessions, these photographs were used as prompts for qualitative interviews. Results: Multiple and converging drivers of interpersonal violence were identified including the accumulation of daily stressors, loss of power/control, learned behavior (intergenerational cycle of abuse), and inequitable gender norms, all of which were influenced by the humanitarian context caused by Hurricane Matthew. Conclusions: Our findings suggest multiple andAbstract: Objective: Interpersonal violence affecting women and children is increasingly recognized as a public health priority in humanitarian emergencies. Yet, research and intervention efforts have been fragmented across gender-based violence and child protection sectors. Using data from the Transforming Households: Reducing Incidence of Violence in Emergencies (THRIVE) project, this study sought to qualitatively investigate the intersecting drivers of multiple forms of violence in Côteaux, Haiti, while obtaining insight on how these drivers may be influenced by a humanitarian emergency. Methods: This analysis used transcripts obtained using a photo elicitation approach over the course of three sessions per person. Thirty-six individuals participated in the study: eight adult females, ten adult males, eight adolescent females, ten adolescent males. Participants were given cameras to capture images related to family relationships, family safety, and changes to family dynamics due to Hurricane Matthew and its aftermath. In subsequent sessions, these photographs were used as prompts for qualitative interviews. Results: Multiple and converging drivers of interpersonal violence were identified including the accumulation of daily stressors, loss of power/control, learned behavior (intergenerational cycle of abuse), and inequitable gender norms, all of which were influenced by the humanitarian context caused by Hurricane Matthew. Conclusions: Our findings suggest multiple and converging drivers of violence may be exacerbated in times of crises, requiring interdisciplinary responses. In order to comprehensively address the drivers of violence, practitioners and policy makers should consider the needs of individuals and their families holistically, integrating community-led, gender transformative efforts and positive parenting with basic needs provision. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Child abuse & neglect. Volume 89(2019)
- Journal:
- Child abuse & neglect
- Issue:
- Volume 89(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 89, Issue 2019 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 89
- Issue:
- 2019
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0089-2019-0000
- Page Start:
- 178
- Page End:
- 191
- Publication Date:
- 2019-03
- Subjects:
- Violence -- VAW -- VAC -- Haiti -- Hurricane Matthew
Child abuse -- Periodicals
362.76 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01452134/ ↗
http://www.elsevier.com/journals ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.01.003 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0145-2134
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