Hunting to Feel Human the Process of Women’s Help-Seeking for SuicidalityAfter Intimate Partner Violence: A Feminist Grounded Theory and PhotovoiceStudy

摘要

Women reach out to health care providers for a multitude of health problems in theaftermath of intimate partner violence, including suicidality; however, little is knownabout how they seek help. The purpose of this study was to explore how women seek help forsuicidality after intimate partner violence using a feminist grounded theory andphotovoice multiple qualitative research design. Interviews were conducted with 32 womenfrom New Brunswick, Canada, and seven from this sample also participated in fivephotovoice meetings where they critically reflected on self-generated photos of theirhelp-seeking experiences. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative analysis ofgrounded theory. involves fighting for a sense ofbelonging and personal value by perceiving validation from health care providers. Womenbattled , a feeling of being dehumanized, by and Implications for health care providers include prioritizingvalidating interactions and adopting a relational approach to practice.