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Women Tell All: A Comparative Thematic Analysis of Women’s Perspectives on Two Brief Counseling Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence

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  • Danielle R. Shayani

    (Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA)

  • Sara B. Danitz

    (Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA)

  • Stephanie K. Low

    (Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA)

  • Alison B. Hamilton

    (VA Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA
    Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Los Angeles Greffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA)

  • Katherine M. Iverson

    (Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA 02130, USA
    Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA)

Abstract

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem that is commonly experienced by women and associated with psychosocial health issues. Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE) is a brief, clinician-administered, variable-length (1–6 sessions), modular, individualized psychosocial counseling intervention developed for women experiencing IPV. We present qualitative feedback and quantitative helpfulness ratings from women patients of the Veterans Health Administration who completed a randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing RISE to a clinician-administered advocacy-based Enhanced Care as Usual (ECAU; a single structured session consisting of psychoeducation, safety-planning, resources, and referrals). Methods: 58 participants ( M age = 39.21) completed post-intervention semi-structured qualitative interviews, including helpfulness ratings, at two follow-up assessments (10- and 14-weeks post-enrollment) to assess the acceptability, usefulness, and perceived fit of the interventions for women’s needs. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a hybrid deductive-inductive analytic approach. Results: While both the RISE and ECAU interventions were deemed helpful (interventions were rated as ‘highly helpful’ by 77% of RISE and 52% of ECAU participants), differences were identified in perceived impacts of the intervention, application of content, approach to patient-centeredness, and implementation recommendations. Conclusions: Findings shed light on women Veterans’ experiences and preferences for IPV psychosocial counseling interventions. Such knowledge can inform evidence-based, trauma-informed, and individualized care for women Veterans who experience IPV and may have relevance to other populations of women who experience IPV.

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  • Danielle R. Shayani & Sara B. Danitz & Stephanie K. Low & Alison B. Hamilton & Katherine M. Iverson, 2022. "Women Tell All: A Comparative Thematic Analysis of Women’s Perspectives on Two Brief Counseling Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-19, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2513-:d:755391
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    1. Carol Rivas & Jean Ramsay & Laura Sadowski & Leslie L Davidson & Danielle Dunnes & Sandra Eldridge & Kelsey Hegarty & Angela Taft & Gene Feder, 2016. "Advocacy Interventions to Reduce or Eliminate Violence and Promote the Physical and Psychosocial Well‐Being of Women who Experience Intimate Partner Abuse: A Systematic Review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 12(1), pages 1-202.
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    1. Katherine M. Iverson & Sara B. Danitz & Stephanie K. Low & Jennifer A. Knetig & Kathryn W. Doyle & LeAnn E. Bruce, 2022. "Recovering from Intimate Partner Violence through Strengths and Empowerment (RISE): Initial Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of RISE Administered in Routine Care in the US Veterans Health Administra," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-15, July.
    2. Katherine M. Iverson & Fernanda S. Rossi & Yael I. Nillni & Annie B. Fox & Tara E. Galovski, 2022. "PTSD and Depression Symptoms Increase Women’s Risk for Experiencing Future Intimate Partner Violence," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-16, September.

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