Exploring the health care needs of women in abusive relationships in Japan

Keiko Nemoto, Rachel Rodriguez, Lucy Mkandawire Valhmu

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Abstract

In Japan, although there is increasing development of policy related to the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV), little attention has been paid to the health issues of battered women. We explored battered woman's experiences in health care settings in Japan. Six women participated in focus group and individual interviews. We found that participants' injuries, both emotional and physical, stemming from IPV, were trivialized by health care providers. Women also were given little time to talk with health care providers. We discuss implications for health care practice, research, and policy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)290-306
Number of pages17
JournalHealth Care for Women International
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2006
Externally publishedYes

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