Table 2 Overarching themes
Categories | Subcategories | Thematic framework |
|---|---|---|
Contributing Factors | • Victims • Perpetrators | 1. Experience 2. Personality types 3. Feelings & Beliefs 4. Sociocultural aspects 5. Religious beliefs 6. Circumstances 7. Finance 8. Children & other dependents 9. Substance abuse 10. Vulnerable/ ill-health |
Challenges Facing Victims | • Barriers to seeking support • Societal beliefs • Individual attitudes & behaviours • Prevailing legal /policy framework • Practicalities & logistics • Support mechanisms | 11. Social conditioning 12. Cultural/religious constraints 13. Circumstances 14. Perceptions 15. Fear 16. Physical & mental vulnerability 17. Disability 18. Lack of education & training 19. Lack of awareness 20. Lack of accessible support 21. Limited communication 22. Children & other dependents 23. Lack of tools to identify ‘hidden abuse’ |
Proposed Interventions | • Raising Awareness • Education & Training • Reducing stigma • Routine signposting to screening tools for DVA • Guidance & mobilization of support services | 24. Improve public awareness 25. Improve self-awareness & holistic wellbeing 26. Promote social support & break social silence 27. Raise awareness in school curriculum 28. Workforce training 29. Support from family & friends 30. Housing/shelter 31. Financial assistance 32. Legal support 33. Counselling 34. Improved communication 35. Accessible support services 36. Screening/ better tools to help identify ‘hidden abuse’ |