Iranian Immigrant Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review.

Niroomand, S; Gholizadeh, L; Baird, K

Iranian Immigrant Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review.

Niroomand, S Gholizadeh, L

Baird, K

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Publisher:: SPRINGER
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: J Immigr Minor Health, 2024, 26, (5), pp. 905-924
Issue Date:: 2024-10

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dc.contributor.author	Niroomand, S
dc.contributor.author	Gholizadeh, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6711-3312
dc.contributor.author	Baird, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0142-6962
dc.date.accessioned	2024-12-02T00:41:42Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-11
dc.date.available	2024-12-02T00:41:42Z
dc.date.issued	2024-10
dc.identifier.citation	J Immigr Minor Health, 2024, 26, (5), pp. 905-924
dc.identifier.issn	1557-1912
dc.identifier.issn	1557-1920
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/182164
dc.description.abstract	Immigrant and refugee women are vulnerable to experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) due to a range of factors associated with immigration. This study aims to consolidate existing research concerning IPV among Iranian immigrant women and examine its impact on their lives. A comprehensive literature search for articles of any design published in the English language in the past 15 years was performed using Medline, Embase, CINAHL, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (ProQuest) and PsycINFO databases. The topic of IPV among Iranian immigrant women has been underexplored in research, and only 11 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria for this topic. The findings from these studies indicate that Iranian immigrant women have experienced different forms of IPV, with psychological IPV being prominent and replacing physical violence. These experiences have had adverse effects on the women's physical and mental health. The women's experiences of IPV were influenced by various cultural, religious, and individual factors. They predominantly sought informal help rather than accessing formal resources to address their situations. There is a need for rigorous studies to thoroughly investigate IPV among Iranian immigrant and refugee women. Such research is essential for establishing effective strategies that are culturally sensitive to reduce IPV incidents within this population. Moreover, it is essential to enhance IPV awareness among these women and ensure their access to formal resources that are proficient in addressing IPV. This comprehensive approach not only tackles the immediate issue but also fosters a safer environment and promotes long-term wellbeing within this community.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	SPRINGER
dc.relation.ispartof	J Immigr Minor Health
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s10903-024-01610-9
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subject.classification	Public Health
dc.subject.classification	4202 Epidemiology
dc.subject.classification	4206 Public health
dc.subject.classification	4410 Sociology
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Emigrants and Immigrants
dc.subject.mesh	Iran
dc.subject.mesh	Intimate Partner Violence
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Refugees
dc.subject.mesh	Mental Health
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Mental Health
dc.subject.mesh	Refugees
dc.subject.mesh	Iran
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Emigrants and Immigrants
dc.subject.mesh	Intimate Partner Violence
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Emigrants and Immigrants
dc.subject.mesh	Iran
dc.subject.mesh	Intimate Partner Violence
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Refugees
dc.subject.mesh	Mental Health
dc.title	Iranian Immigrant Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	26
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Women & Children’s Health Research Collaborative (WCHC)
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/INSIGHT: Institute for Innovative Solutions for Well-being and Health
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2024-12-02T00:41:39Z
pubs.issue	5
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pubs.volume	26
utslib.citation.issue	5

Abstract:

Immigrant and refugee women are vulnerable to experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) due to a range of factors associated with immigration. This study aims to consolidate existing research concerning IPV among Iranian immigrant women and examine its impact on their lives. A comprehensive literature search for articles of any design published in the English language in the past 15 years was performed using Medline, Embase, CINAHL, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (ProQuest) and PsycINFO databases. The topic of IPV among Iranian immigrant women has been underexplored in research, and only 11 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria for this topic. The findings from these studies indicate that Iranian immigrant women have experienced different forms of IPV, with psychological IPV being prominent and replacing physical violence. These experiences have had adverse effects on the women's physical and mental health. The women's experiences of IPV were influenced by various cultural, religious, and individual factors. They predominantly sought informal help rather than accessing formal resources to address their situations. There is a need for rigorous studies to thoroughly investigate IPV among Iranian immigrant and refugee women. Such research is essential for establishing effective strategies that are culturally sensitive to reduce IPV incidents within this population. Moreover, it is essential to enhance IPV awareness among these women and ensure their access to formal resources that are proficient in addressing IPV. This comprehensive approach not only tackles the immediate issue but also fosters a safer environment and promotes long-term wellbeing within this community.

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