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ERIC Number: EJ1190723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Service Seeking Experiences of College-Aged Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Victims with a Mental Health and/or Behavioral Disability
Nichols, Emily M.; Bonomi, Amy; Kammes, Rebecca; Miller, Elizabeth
Journal of American College Health, v66 n6 p487-495 2018
Objective: To examine mental health service experiences following sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization among college women with a disability. Participants: College women (n = 27, ages 19 to 24) with a disability who experienced at least one SV/IPV occurrence; interviewed July/August 2016. Methods: Qualitative study using in-depth interviews, with thematic analysis. Results: Women tended to wait several months (or did not seek care at all) following SV/IPV, because they downplayed their experience (e.g., not wanting to label an experience as "rape"). Those seeking services primarily did so because of escalating mental health concerns. Among service seekers, women were satisfied when professionals validated their experiences/concerns; and were dissatisfied when faced with extended wait time for care and/or professionals unskilled with SV/IPV and mental health. However, women still sought care following negative experiences. Conclusions: Improved access to integrated care for SV/IPV and mental health, along with skilled professionals, is essential.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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