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SynthesisBMC public health2025

South Asian women's lived experiences of health care after disclosure of family violence: a qualitative meta-synthesis review.

Surriya Baloch, Elizabeth McLindon, Mohajer Hameed, Kelsey Hegarty

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  1. Survivor Expectations and Experiences of One-Stop Crisis Centres in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Health System Responsiveness to Gender-Based Violence.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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Surriya BalochDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Melbourne Medical School, Victoria, Australia. surriya.baloch@unimelb.edu.au.
Elizabeth McLindonDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Melbourne Medical School, The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Mohajer HameedDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Melbourne Medical School, Victoria, Australia.
Kelsey HegartyDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Melbourne Medical School, The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionGiven the high prevalence of family violence (FV) amongst South Asian women, the experiences and expectations of addressing FV within healthcare, is of policy, practice and research interest. Whilst FV is shaped and influenced by various interconnected sociodemographic and cultural factors, it can be addressed in healthcare settings through identification and response.

objectiveTo explore South Asian women's lived experiences and expectations about identifying and responding to FV within healthcare.

methodsThis review utilised a systematic methodology; nine databases were searched up to June 2024. A total of 8,217 records were screened by two reviewers independently based on a priori inclusion and exclusion criteria. A thematic analytical approach guided the integration of findings from 14 qualitative studies.

resultsThematic synthesis of the articles generated three themes (1) I was afraid to share, (2) They just walk away, (3) Understand and listen to my pain. These themes represented the perspectives, feelings, and expectations of both local and migrant South Asian women survivor participants. Cultural factors and social obstacles may prevent South Asian women from seeking and using appropriate support services. Additional barriers may include healthcare providers' reluctance to address FV with South Asian women because of a lack of cultural knowledge and/or appropriate methods to address FV. South Asian women participants reflected that they want healthcare providers to understand them, acknowledge their discomfort, and provide culturally appropriate strategies and solutions.

conclusionIt is highly recommended that policymakers and health-care providers continue to be mindful of the social and cultural challenges faced by South Asian women who experience FV.

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DisclosureDomestic ViolenceSouth Asian PeopleBattered WomenFemaleHumansQualitative ResearchFamily violenceHealth systemIdentificationResponseSouth Asia

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