Interpersonal Relationships within Muslim Communities in Franklin County
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2024-05
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The Ohio State University
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This study was created to understand intimate partner violence (IPV) among Muslim individuals living in the Franklin County, Ohio. The study focused on three objectives, knowledge of IPV, prevalence of IPV, and knowledge of IPV resources. Eligibility requirements for the study were that participants had to be 18 or older, self-identify as Muslim, and reside in the Franklin County. Participants were recruited primarily via flyers and through social media and Muslim community listservs. A total of 40 participants completed an online survey via Qualtrics. Overall, average knowledge of IPV was low with participants scoring 13 on average out of a total of 25. Prevalence IPV perpetration ranged from 2% to 5%, and prevalence of IPV victimization ranged from 2% to 5%. When it comes to utilization of local resources, more participants indicated they would utilize or suggest Health Care/ Mental Health/Counseling, and Imam services (35%) followed by Emergency Medical, Police, Crisis hotline/advocate/support services (32.5%) then Shelter services (25%), and lastly by pursuing restraining orders (22.5%) . For perceived access to these services, more participants indicted that they would find an Imam (35%) in their neighborhood, followed by Police (27.5%), followed by Restraining order (22.5%), Emergency Medical Services (22.5%), Mental Health Counselor/Therapist (22.5%), followed by Health Care Provider (17.5%) or Crisis Hotline/Advocate/Support, and Shelter Services (10%). The majority of participants also indicated islamophobia and lack of knowledge about local resources create barriers to accessing IPV related resources. This study provides early evidence for the need for interventions in which the community can have further conversations on the topic of IPV, increase knowledge of IPV, and create a more supportive community when IPV experiences occur.
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Intimate Partner Violence, IPV, Muslim, Interpersonal Relationship, Violence, Abuse