ABSTRACT Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a recognized public health problem, and despite clear practice recommendations from service providers to recognize diverse cultural perspectives when addressing IPV, the narratives of Muslim refugee women are missing in our professional literature. The objectives of this qualitative exploratory research project are to (a) document the narratives of Muslim refugee women on IPV, and (b) identify the barriers that stop refugee women from accessing culturally appropriate services. Through in-depth interviews, the compelling narratives of 16 refugee women illuminated their perceptions of IPV. Our methodology was based on participatory action research (PAR), whereby participants have an active role in shaping research questions as well as in the analysis and verification of research findings. The three major themes that emerged were: (a) participants’ definition of IPV, (b) cultural perspectives on IPV, and (c) barriers and strategic resources needed to support refugee families. We also provide recommendations for professionals working with this population.

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穆斯林难民妇女对亲密伴侣暴力的看法

摘要亲密伴侣暴力（IPV）是一个公认的公共卫生问题，尽管服务提供商提出了明确的实践建议，以便在解决IPV时认识到不同的文化观点，但在我们的专业文献中却缺少穆斯林难民妇女的叙述。该定性探索性研究项目的目标是（a）记录穆斯林难民妇女关于IPV的叙述，并且（b）确定阻碍难民妇女获得文化上适当的服务的障碍。通过深入采访，对16名难民妇女的引人入胜的叙述阐明了她们对IPV的看法。我们的方法基于参与性行动研究（PAR），参与者在塑造研究问题以及分析和验证研究结果方面具有积极作用。出现的三个主要主题是：（a）参与者对IPV的定义，（b）关于IPV的文化观点，以及（c）支持难民家庭所需的障碍和战略资源。我们还为与此人群合作的专业人员提供建议。