Responding to the needs of culturally diverse women who experience intimate partner violence.

This paper presents the findings from a community based participatory research (CBPR) study that investigated the interface between culture and intimate partner violence (IPV) for women in selected cultural groups in Hawaii: Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Samoan, and Chuukese. The research question was, "What are the cultural perceptions, responses, and needs regarding IPV of selected individuals and groups served through a variety of programs that are affiliated with the three participating Community Health Centers (CHCs)?" This cross sectional, descriptive study collected both qualitative and quantitative data. Individual interviews were conducted with women who had experienced IPV.

Intimate partner violence: perceptions of Chuukese women.

Purpose: This qualitative study examined Chuukese women's views about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).

Methods: Focus groups were conducted in Chuukese. Themes emerged from content analysis.