“Counteract the gaslighting” – a thematic analysis of open-ended responses about what women survivors of intimate partner sexual violence need from service providers

Abstract Background Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a prevalent but misunderstood form of gender-based violence with significant impacts women’s health and well-being. Research suggests that IPSV has a specific context and unique impacts, but little is known about how to tailor service re...

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Published in:	BMC Women's Health
Main Authors:	Síofra Peeren, Elizabeth McLindon, Laura Tarzia
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Intimate partner violence Sexual violence Intimate partner sexual violence Thematic analysis Qualitative Disclosure
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02943-1

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