October 22, 2020

Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Women’s Health and Safety: A Study of Immigrant Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): mental health personal impact

• In-depth interviews from US immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) identified stress due to social and economic disruption and increased frequency and severity of IPV. Service providers who participated in in-depth interviews suggest adapting strategies such as strengthening virtual platforms, conducting safe telephone check-ins and text messages, and providing safe virtual and tailored safety planning.

Sabri et al. (Oct 21, 2020). Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Women’s Health and Safety: A Study of Immigrant Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Health Care for Women International. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2020.1833012