Sjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att möta kvinnor utsatta för manligt partnervåld

: En litteraturstudie

Abstract

Background: Male intimate partner violence against women is a public health issue. Such violence can manifest in various forms, including physical, psychological, or economic abuse. Nurses are often the first to encounter women exposed to violence, and their competence and knowledge about violence play a crucial role in how this encounter unfolds. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe nurses’ experiences of encountering women who have been subjected to violence by a male partner. Method: This study is a general literature review based on ten qualitative studies retrieved from CINAHL and PubMed. The analysis followed Friberg’s five-step model. Results: The results consist of two main categories; Challenges and barriers in encounters with women exposed to male partner violence, Prerequisites and needs for strengthening the care encounter with women exposed to male partner violence, with four subcategories. Lack of knowledge within the professional role, insufficient organizational factors, and prevailing social and cultural norms concerning women exposed to male partner violence hinder nurses’ ability to manage and act upon violence. It was therefore essential for the nurses to receive appropriate education, access to clear guidelines, and organizational support in order to meet women exposed to violence in an adequate and empathetic manner. Discussion: Three main findings were discussed; Knowledge as a prerequisite for a professional and empathetic encounter, Lack of collaboration complicates encounters with women exposed to violence, Respect and trust facilitate the care encounter with women exposed to violence.

Date of Award	2025-Dec
Original language	Swedish
Supervisor	Madelene Törnblom (Supervisor) & Eva Clausson (Examiner)