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Learning Objective 1: To explore Haitian womens' perceptions of intimate partner violence (IPV).
Learning Objective 2: To explore the theory driving this project: intergenerational transmission of violence based on social learning theory (Bandura, 1977).
Methods: This research will use a mixed-method design. An open-ended interview guide will be used to explore abused and nonabused Haitian women's definitions and perceptions of intimate partner violence (IPV). Major variables will also include SES, education, race, ethnicity, and religion. Constructs to be empirically explored are physical abuse, psychological and emotional abuse, and economic abuse.
Results: This research will use a mixed-method design. An open-ended interview guide will be used to explore abused and nonabused Haitian women's definitions and perceptions of intimate partner violence (IPV).
Conclusion: Findings from this study will help reduce and eliminate health disparities among ethnic minority populations through accumulation of insights, knowledge, and learned skills related to the prevention of IPV across the lifespan. There is a need for the development of evidence-based tools, evaluation, and research outcomes sensitive to specific cultural groups as well as the design of community strategies and policies to decrease bias and stereotyping among populations, enhance communication skills, and deliver health teaching through interpreters and other modalities.