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A Theory-Based Primary Health Care Intervention for Women Who Have Left Abusive Partners
Advances in Nursing Science
  • Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, The University of Western Ontario
  • Marilyn M. N. Merritt-Gray, University of New Brunswick
  • Colleen Varcoe, University of British Columbia
  • Judith Wuest, University of New Brunswick
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2011
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0b013e3182228cdc
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Abstract

Although intimate partner violence is a significant global health problem, few tested interventions have been designed to improve women's health and quality of life, particularly beyond the crisis of leaving. The Intervention for Health Enhancement After Leaving is a comprehensive, trauma informed, primary health care intervention, which builds on the grounded theory Strengthening Capacity to Limit Intrusion and other research findings. Delivered by a nurse and a domestic violence advocate working collaboratively with women through 6 components (safeguarding, managing basics, managing symptoms, cautious connecting, renewing self, and regenerating family), this promising intervention is in the early phases of testing.

Citation Information
Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, Marilyn M. N. Merritt-Gray, Colleen Varcoe and Judith Wuest. "A Theory-Based Primary Health Care Intervention for Women Who Have Left Abusive Partners" Advances in Nursing Science Vol. 34 Iss. 3 (2011) p. 198 - 214
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/marilyn-ford-gilboe/4/