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Responses to the mental health care needs of survivors of intimate partner violence in Portugal: Perspectives of survivors and mental health professionals.

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Titel: Responses to the mental health care needs of survivors of intimate partner violence in Portugal: Perspectives of survivors and mental health professionals.
Autoren: Grigaitė, Ugnė, Santos-Dias, Margarida, Pedrosa, Bárbara, Aluh, Deborah Oyine, Silva, Manuela, Cardoso, Graça, Caldas-de-Almeida, José Miguel
Quelle: Journal of Mental Health; Oct2025, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p523-532, 10p
Schlagwörter: MEDICAL care use, CROSS-sectional method, INTIMATE partner violence, MENTAL health services, TORTURE victims, INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, SCIENTIFIC observation, INTERVIEWING, QUESTIONNAIRES, EXPERIENCE, THEMATIC analysis, ATTITUDES of medical personnel, RESEARCH methodology, RESEARCH, MEDICAL needs assessment, MENTAL health personnel, PUBLIC health, PATIENTS' attitudes, PSYCHOSOCIAL factors, HEALTH care teams, GENDER-based violence
Geografische Kategorien: PORTUGAL
Abstract: Background: Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) are at an increased risk of developing mental health conditions. Aims: To examine the perspectives and perceptions of mental health professionals on their provision of mental healthcare to IPV survivors and to hear the lived experiences of IPV survivors regarding their use of mental health services in Portugal. Methods: An online survey was conducted to gather data on the experiences of IPV survivors who had or had not accessed mental health services in Portugal. Additionally, two focus groups involving 17 mental health professionals were held. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim, and the data were thematically analysed using MAXQDA software. Results: Both IPV survivors and mental health professionals frequently acknowledged the critical role of mental health support in the recovery process for individuals who experienced IPV. However, professionals often lack sufficient specialised knowledge to address the complexities of IPV, potentially leaving survivors' mental healthcare needs inadequately met. Conclusions: Comprehensive approaches are required, including trauma- and violence-informed care, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inter-sectoral efforts. Further research is essential to investigate the nuances of mental health service utilisation by IPV survivors and to identify the most effective interventions for this population across diverse geographical and cultural settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Background: Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) are at an increased risk of developing mental health conditions. Aims: To examine the perspectives and perceptions of mental health professionals on their provision of mental healthcare to IPV survivors and to hear the lived experiences of IPV survivors regarding their use of mental health services in Portugal. Methods: An online survey was conducted to gather data on the experiences of IPV survivors who had or had not accessed mental health services in Portugal. Additionally, two focus groups involving 17 mental health professionals were held. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim, and the data were thematically analysed using MAXQDA software. Results: Both IPV survivors and mental health professionals frequently acknowledged the critical role of mental health support in the recovery process for individuals who experienced IPV. However, professionals often lack sufficient specialised knowledge to address the complexities of IPV, potentially leaving survivors' mental healthcare needs inadequately met. Conclusions: Comprehensive approaches are required, including trauma- and violence-informed care, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inter-sectoral efforts. Further research is essential to investigate the nuances of mental health service utilisation by IPV survivors and to identify the most effective interventions for this population across diverse geographical and cultural settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09638237
DOI:10.1080/09638237.2025.2478375