The Experiences of Women and Healthcare Providers in Assessing the History of Gender-Based Violence During Perinatal Care. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mirlashari, Jila; A. Brotto, Lori; Lyons, Janet; Pederson, Ann
• Is Part Of: Violence against women. Volume 28:Number 14(2022)
• Page Start: 3291
• Page End: 3310
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: gender-based violence -- perinatal period -- women, healthcare provider -- screening; Abused women -- Periodicals; Women -- Crimes against -- Periodicals; Violent crimes -- Periodicals; Femmes victimes de violence -- Périodiques; Femmes, Crimes contre les -- Périodiques; Crimes violents -- Périodiques; 362.8292
• DOI: 10.1177/10778012221077125
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-8012

Abstract

Despite its prevalence and consequences, perinatal healthcare providers' identification of gender-based violence (GBV) remains controversial in British Columbia. This study investigated women and healthcare providers' perspectives regarding their experiences with and views of inquiring about GBV during perinatal care. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with women with a history of GBV and 16 perinatal healthcare providers. Data were analyzed thematically. Three themes, including "barriers to disclosure, " "healthcare providers hesitate to open Pandora's Box, " and "how to ask in a culturally safe way, " emerged from the data. Study participants support inquiry about GBV during perinatal healthcare.