1. Objectifs

Intentions :
This article aims to provide an overview of practical interventions for victims of perinatal intimate partner violence (pIPV) and their implications.

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Données documentaires diverses

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

«The advantages of systematic screening are numerous: it leads to a significant increase in the identification of pIPV cases, and some studies have pointed out that, overall, screening decreases the negative consequences on pregnancy […]. Through repeated meetings with professionals from the health and social services network and practitioners from community networks […], the perinatal period represents a window of opportunity to act on IPV and to identify and implement targeted interventions […]. Conditions leading to a higher identification rate of pIPV victims have been documented. Nonetheless, there are certain challenges and issues that obstruct the implementation of pIPV screening in different health networks.» (p. 5) «In the Province of Québec, the challenges and issues that health professionals and practitioners encounter in IPV screening are little or not at all known, particularly as regards the perinatal period […]. The few studies that have examined this topic have revealed that the participants’ lack of knowledge and ability concerning IPV, the discomfort that professionals can feel, the powerlessness felt in conducting interventions, and the practitioners’ personal attitudes are all obstacles to identifying IPV [intimate partner violence] victims […]. Moreover, it is possible that recent changes in the health services […] and of the community networks […] could affect the ability of professionals, practitioners, and organizations to respond to pIPV.» (p. 4)