Purpose <p>Arab Americans are an unidentified minority population and have been categorized as White under the U.S. Census Bureau, except in Michigan. This has resulted in a lack of research and development of culturally sensitive interventions, specifically screening tools in addressing issues such as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This study outlines stakeholder recommendations for developing and implementing a community-informed, culturally tailored IPV screening tool for Arab Americans.</p> Methods <p>Qualitative, primary data was collected by conducting two focus group sessions with a total of 18 multidisciplinary stakeholders. Purposive sampling was used to include stakeholders who have worked with the Arab American population and are familiar with IPV. Existing IPV screening tools were identified and discussed. Deductive thematic analysis was employed through hand-coding and debriefing to identify common themes.</p> Results <p>Five primary themes were identified as major recommendations for developing and implementing an IPV screening tool specific to healthcare settings that serve large Arab American communities. These themes include using culturally sensitive language, providing a strategic screening environment, considering power dynamics, having a referral system, and being inclusive of immigrant, refugee, and pregnant groups. Based on these findings, modifications were made to the existing HITS screening tool for use with Arab American populations.</p> Conclusion <p>This study modifies a validated IPV screening tool to create an instrument for use with Arab American populations. The tool has the potential to be adapted for other ethnic populations. To best support those experiencing IPV, implementation of the screening tool would require a holistic approach with linkage to healthcare and community organization.</p>

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Stakeholder Recommendations on IPV Screening for Arab Americans in a Healthcare Setting: A Community Informed, Culturally Tailored Approach

  • Linda Humaidan-Zayed,
  • Hana Ahmed,
  • Nihmot Adebayo,
  • Tala Al Shawa,
  • Malack Abdelsalam,
  • Jennifer Britto,
  • Lina Issa,
  • Maitri Shah

摘要

Purpose

Arab Americans are an unidentified minority population and have been categorized as White under the U.S. Census Bureau, except in Michigan. This has resulted in a lack of research and development of culturally sensitive interventions, specifically screening tools in addressing issues such as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This study outlines stakeholder recommendations for developing and implementing a community-informed, culturally tailored IPV screening tool for Arab Americans.

Methods

Qualitative, primary data was collected by conducting two focus group sessions with a total of 18 multidisciplinary stakeholders. Purposive sampling was used to include stakeholders who have worked with the Arab American population and are familiar with IPV. Existing IPV screening tools were identified and discussed. Deductive thematic analysis was employed through hand-coding and debriefing to identify common themes.

Results

Five primary themes were identified as major recommendations for developing and implementing an IPV screening tool specific to healthcare settings that serve large Arab American communities. These themes include using culturally sensitive language, providing a strategic screening environment, considering power dynamics, having a referral system, and being inclusive of immigrant, refugee, and pregnant groups. Based on these findings, modifications were made to the existing HITS screening tool for use with Arab American populations.

Conclusion

This study modifies a validated IPV screening tool to create an instrument for use with Arab American populations. The tool has the potential to be adapted for other ethnic populations. To best support those experiencing IPV, implementation of the screening tool would require a holistic approach with linkage to healthcare and community organization.