Latinas Lived Experience of IPV Amidst the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Los Platos Sucios se Lavan en Casa
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description: Background: The largest minority group in the United States is represented by Latinos, with Latinas comprising a significant portion of this demographic. Latinas will account for a quarter of the population living in the U.S. by 2050. Studies have indicated Latinas are at a higher risk of experiencing IPV, and researchers have found about 50% of IPV incidents in this community are grossly underreported. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the Latino population, with data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) showing Latinos have higher rates of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality. The pandemic compounded the existing difficulties faced by this community, including financial hardships and obstacles to accessing healthcare and resources. Advocates for IPV expressed concern about COVID-19 mandatory stay-at-home orders and social isolation measures taken to control the spread of the disease may have exacerbated IPV placing the mental and physical health of IPV victims at risk. Purpose: The study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on IPV among Latinas. This study used a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of Latinas who experienced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research objectives included exploring how Latinas describe IPV, examining their lived experiences with IPV during the mandatory lockdown phase, and identifying perceived barriers to accessing IPV resources, medical care, and emergency services during the pandemic. Methods: This study used a phenomenological approach to understand the lived experiences of Latinas who faced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically from March 19, 2020, to January 25, 2021. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling methods, and data were collected through open-ended questions, demographic surveys, and the ACEs questionnaire. The study prioritized participant privacy and comfort, and trustworthiness was ensured using the Linco…
abstract: Background: The largest minority group in the United States is represented by Latinos, with Latinas comprising a significant portion of this demographic. Latinas will account for a quarter of the population living in the U.S. by 2050. Studies have indicated Latinas are at a higher risk of experiencing IPV, and researchers have found about 50% of IPV incidents in this community are grossly underreported. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the Latino population, with data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) showing Latinos have higher rates of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality. The pandemic compounded the existing difficulties faced by this community, including financial hardships and obstacles to accessing healthcare and resources. Advocates for IPV expressed concern about COVID-19 mandatory stay-at-home orders and social isolation measures taken to control the spread of the disease may have exacerbated IPV placing the mental and physical health of IPV victims at risk. Purpose: The study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on IPV among Latinas. This study used a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of Latinas who experienced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research objectives included exploring how Latinas describe IPV, examining their lived experiences with IPV during the mandatory lockdown phase, and identifying perceived barriers to accessing IPV resources, medical care, and emergency services during the pandemic. Methods: This study used a phenomenological approach to understand the lived experiences of Latinas who faced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically from March 19, 2020, to January 25, 2021. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling methods, and data were collected through open-ended questions, demographic surveys, and the ACEs questionnaire. The study prioritized participant privacy and comfort, and trustworthiness was ensured using the Linco…
author: Perez, Lorena
keywords: Latinas, Intimate Partner Violence, Domestic Violence, Hispanic, Covid-19, lived experience, Emergency and Disaster Management, Nursing Administration, Other Nursing, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration, Other Public Health, Patient Safety, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Public Health and Community Nursing, Public Health Education and Promotion, Women's Health
date published: 2023-05-01T07:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-24T05:41:10Z
provider: University of San Diego
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: University of San Diego