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Purpose <p>Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern, with some evidence that veterans may be at greater risk for IPV use compared to the general population. Research examining how providers perceive and interact with this population is sparse, despite evidence suggesting that providers play a crucial role in identifying and addressing IPV use. The current study qualitatively examined provider perspectives on working with veterans at risk for, or with a history of, IPV use before and after facilitating Strength at Home (<i>SAH</i>), a trauma-informed and evidence-based IPV intervention program.</p> Methods <p>This study utilized thematic analysis to examine providers’ (<i>N</i> = 282) open-ended responses from post-implementation interviews after facilitating two <i>SAH</i> groups. The responses were coded by two independent coders to identify key themes related to providers’ experiences.</p> Results <p>Three emergent themes were identified through thematic analysis: negative feelings about group members prior to facilitating groups, perspective changes about group members post-facilitation, and the importance of creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for group members.</p> Conclusion <p>Findings underscore the importance of integrating trauma-informed care into health care settings serving these populations. By understanding the complex relationship between trauma and IPV, providers may be better able to notice and challenge their preconceived notions and create safe, nonjudgmental spaces for participation, ultimately contributing to a more effective approach to preventing and addressing IPV use.</p>

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Shifting Provider Perspectives of Veterans who Use Intimate Partner Violence through Trauma-Informed Care

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月6日

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  • Evelyn G. Hamilton,
  • Anissa Garza,
  • Casey T. Taft

摘要

Purpose

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern, with some evidence that veterans may be at greater risk for IPV use compared to the general population. Research examining how providers perceive and interact with this population is sparse, despite evidence suggesting that providers play a crucial role in identifying and addressing IPV use. The current study qualitatively examined provider perspectives on working with veterans at risk for, or with a history of, IPV use before and after facilitating Strength at Home (SAH), a trauma-informed and evidence-based IPV intervention program.

Methods

This study utilized thematic analysis to examine providers’ (N = 282) open-ended responses from post-implementation interviews after facilitating two SAH groups. The responses were coded by two independent coders to identify key themes related to providers’ experiences.

Results

Three emergent themes were identified through thematic analysis: negative feelings about group members prior to facilitating groups, perspective changes about group members post-facilitation, and the importance of creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for group members.

Conclusion

Findings underscore the importance of integrating trauma-informed care into health care settings serving these populations. By understanding the complex relationship between trauma and IPV, providers may be better able to notice and challenge their preconceived notions and create safe, nonjudgmental spaces for participation, ultimately contributing to a more effective approach to preventing and addressing IPV use.