Towards a Global Interdisciplinary Evidence-Informed Practice : Intimate Partner Violence in the Ethiopian Context
Joint Authors
Aga, Fekadu
Hyman, Ilene
Tamiru, Melesse
Hailemariam, Damen
Refaie-Shirpak, Khosro
Bender, Amy
Kassa, Andargachew
Guruge, Sepali
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Intimate partner violence is a global health issue and is associated with a range of health problems for women.
Nurses, as the largest health workforce globally, are well positioned to provide care for abused women.
Objectives.
This nursing-led interdisciplinary project was conducted to understand the current state of knowledge about intimate partner violence in Ethiopia and make recommendations for country-specific activities to improve response to intimate partner violence through practice changes, education, and research.
Methods.
The project involved two phases: review of relevant literature and an interdisciplinary stakeholder forum and a meeting with nurse educators.
Findings.
The literature review identified the pervasiveness and complexity of intimate partner violence and its sociocultural determinants in the Ethiopian context.
Two significant themes emerged from the forum and the meeting: the value of bringing multiple disciplines together to address the complex issue of intimate partner violence and the need for health care professionals to better understand their roles and responsibilities in actively addressing intimate partner violence.
Conclusions.
Further research on the topic is needed, including studies of prevention and resilience and “best practices” for education and intervention.
Interdisciplinary and international research networks can support local efforts to address and prevent intimate partner violence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Guruge, Sepali& Bender, Amy& Aga, Fekadu& Hyman, Ilene& Tamiru, Melesse& Hailemariam, Damen…[et al.]. 2012. Towards a Global Interdisciplinary Evidence-Informed Practice : Intimate Partner Violence in the Ethiopian Context. ISRN Nursing،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Guruge, Sepali…[et al.]. Towards a Global Interdisciplinary Evidence-Informed Practice : Intimate Partner Violence in the Ethiopian Context. ISRN Nursing No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462140
American Medical Association (AMA)
Guruge, Sepali& Bender, Amy& Aga, Fekadu& Hyman, Ilene& Tamiru, Melesse& Hailemariam, Damen…[et al.]. Towards a Global Interdisciplinary Evidence-Informed Practice : Intimate Partner Violence in the Ethiopian Context. ISRN Nursing. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462140
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462140