Essays about: "youth intimate partner violence"

Found 4 essays containing the words youth intimate partner violence.

  1. 1. “I am not so sure of that we are very good at working actively, and are doing this, when we lack any form of suspiciousness” : An implementation evaluation of region skåne’s care program to prevent intimate partner violence in three care settings specialized in youth

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Tegel Emma; [2021]
    Keywords : care program; implementation evaluation; intimate partner violence; IPV screening; thematic analysis; youth intimate partner violence.;

    Abstract : The present study constitutes the qualitative part of a project with aim to evaluate the implementation of Region Skåne’s care program to prevent intimate partner violence. Due to the increasing awareness of youth intimate partner violence in Sweden, the study aim was to evaluate the extent to which the care program has been implemented, as well as what the perceptions of the care program were, in three care settings specialized in young patients. READ MORE

  2. 2. "A lot of jealousy and a little craziness"- A case-study of the Foundation 1000 Möjligheter and its project UngaRelationer.se

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Therese Bergius; [2020]
    Keywords : Prevention initiatives; sustainable development; violence against women; youth intimate partner violence; youth-specific factors;

    Abstract : In Sweden, 23% of young women and girls between 16-24 reports to have been abused at least one time by a current- or ex-partner. Youth intimate partner violence is a critical issue with great negative impact on both individuals and society if not prevented early. READ MORE

  3. 3. Culture’s Consequences: Examining the Relevance of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to Youth Sexual Health

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Christine Lehane; [2014]
    Keywords : Sex; Gender; Culture; Power; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cultural norms that promote gender inequality have shown to encourage power imbalances in heterosexual relationships, increasing both young men and young women’s risk of STDs, HIV, unplanned pregnancy and intimate partner violence (WHO, 2004). Understanding how exactly these cultural norms impact youth’s gendered sexual roles and overall sexual health has been increasingly highlighted as an important area for the design of effective youth sexual health education and intervention programs (UNFPA, 2010). READ MORE

  4. 4. Networking Against Intimate Partner Violence : Experiences from the perspectives of the professionals

    University essay from Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle (HOS)

    Author : Josefin Shapiro; [2007]
    Keywords : Collaboration; Health; Inter-sectoral; Network; Violence; Women;

    Abstract : Violence against women, of which intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant part, is a widespread public health problem. There is a great need for effective programs that address this issue. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences expressed by the members of the Karla network whose purpose was to combat IPV. READ MORE