Author:

• Shirley Evelyn Lennon - Lennon, S.E - <shirleylennon85@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1797-1001

Co-author(s):

• Adriana María Ramírez Aramburo - Ramírez Aramburo, A.M. - <admaram@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-4814
• Eliana Maritza Morales Garzón - Morales Garzón, E.M. - <elimgp@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9105-372X
• María Adelaida Arboleda - Arboleda, M.A - <maria.arboleda@correounivalle.edu.co>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1499-8356
• Andrés Fandiño-Losada - Fandiño-Losada, A. - <carlos.fandino@correounivalle.edu.co>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3385-7380
• Sara Gabriela Pacichana-Quinayáz - Pacichana-Quinayaz, S.G. - <saragabriela.uv@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1414-151X
• Gloria Inés Rodas Muñoz - Rodas Muñoz, G.I. - <grodas@uceva.edu.co>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2423-4381
• María Isabel Gutiérrez-Martínez - Gutiérrez-Martínez, M.I - <maria.gutierrez@correounivalle.edu.co>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-4638

Abstract:

Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a human rights violation and a serious global public health problem. This study investigated factors associated with IPV in female survivors in Colombia.
Method: Four focus group discussions with female survivors of IPV and 15 key informant interviews with professionalspsychological, social and legal services and community leaders were conducted in Cali and Tuluá. Participant recruitment was via purposive sampling. Transcripts were analysed manually taking a social constructivist standpoint and a content analysis approach.
Results: Factors associated with IPV were divided into four themes: cultural beliefs, jealousy, alcohol abuse, and personal history of IPV. The first theme was divided into: patriarchy, gender roles, normalisation of violence, and unawareness of rights, economic dependence, and ‘men own women’. The sub-themes were all inter-related and underpinned by patriarchal values.
Conclusion: IPV was described as a sociocultural construction formed by patriarchal values ingrained in community and societal norms and individual processes. Therefore, academia, governmental and non-governmental bodies and society are urged to together, create preventative, context specific strategies for individuals, communities and societies.

Keywords:

Intimate Partner Violence; Women\'s Health; Physical Abuse; Violence.

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