Intimate partner violence, women's health, and rights in the Philippines.

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  • Author(s): Alibudbud R;Alibudbud R
  • Source:
    Women's health (London, England) [Womens Health (Lond)] 2024 Jan-Dec; Vol. 20, pp. 17455057241267099.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: SAGE Publishing Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101271249 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1745-5065 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17455057 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Womens Health (Lond) Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: July 2016- : Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publishing
      Original Publication: London, UK : Future Medicine Ltd.
    • Subject Terms:
      Intimate Partner Violence*/prevention & control ; Women's Health* ; Women's Rights*; Humans ; Philippines ; Female ; Telemedicine
    • Abstract:
      In a recent article, Mercier et al. explored the use of innovative technologies, such as telemedicine, for intimate partner violence victims. They emphasized that these technological advancements can increase the comfort, convenience, and time efficiency of healthcare services for intimate partner violence victims. In addition to these technological advancements, this article advocates for addressing structural barriers and upholding the rights of intimate partner violence victims as crucial steps for enhancing their well-being, using the context of women in the Philippines as an illustrative example.
    • References:
      Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022 May 03;23:100471. (PMID: 35542896)
      Lancet Psychiatry. 2024 Apr;11(4):241-242. (PMID: 38301675)
      Womens Health (Lond). 2024 Jan-Dec;20:17455057241252958. (PMID: 38783826)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Philippines; divorce; gender-based violence; intimate partner violence; women’s health; women’s rights
      Local Abstract: [plain-language-summary] Intimate partner violence, women’s health, and rights in the Philippines In a recent article, Mercier et al. explored the use of innovative technologies, such as telemedicine, for intimate partner violence victims. They emphasized that these technological advancements can increase the comfort, convenience, and time efficiency of healthcare services for intimate partner violence victims. In addition to these technological advancements, this article advocates for addressing structural barriers and upholding the rights of intimate partner violence victims as crucial steps for enhancing their well-being, using the context of women in the Philippines as an illustrative example. Filipino women, especially those with limited economic capacity, can find themselves trapped in abusive marriages, unable to escape due to legal and financial constraints, and exposed to the negative health impact of intimate partner violence. Therefore, to uphold women’s rights and health, it is imperative to legalize divorce and simplify the annulment process. Concurrently, comprehensive support services must be made available to women in abusive relationships, encompassing mental, reproductive, and sexual health services, as well as socio-economic assistance. This can include mental health assessments and counseling, screening for sexually transmitted infections, reproductive and child care, livelihood and housing support, and legal aid services. To enhance accessibility, these services should be integrated into primary care and other community settings, as well as telemedicine platforms.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241007 Date Completed: 20241007 Latest Revision: 20241019
    • Publication Date:
      20241019
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11483692
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/17455057241267099
    • Accession Number:
      39373708