O-14 Examining the context within which interpersonal violence injuries occur in the three country sites – The Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica.
Author(s):
K Norville , J Agard , N Sobers , H Wong , M Joseph , J Toppin, N Florquin , A-S Fabre , R King , G Gordon- Strachan , SG Anderson
Year of Presentation:
2024
Objective: To examine the context within which interpersonal violence injuries occur in the three country sites – The Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica of the Caribbean Firearms Study.
Objective: To examine the context within which interpersonal violence injuries occur in the three country sites – The Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica of the Caribbean Firearms Study
Methods: In 2022 through a collaborative effort by Smalls Arms Survey, CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) and the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre the Caribbean Firearms and similarities in their lived experiences. Abusers insidiously and subtly exerted control and power over participants, who influenced by limited options, decided to stay or return, for instance, lack of support. Decisions led participants to adopt strategies like spirituality to cope with their daily struggles. At times strategies used were extreme in nature. Consequently, participants exhibited common attitudes and behaviours from their lived experiences.
Conclusion: IPV continues to be manifested as total control, power and manipulation with resultant dependency by women on the abusers. While remaining in relationships may be construed as a challenge, for many women, doing so may be associated with strategies for coping , being deliberate in making a decision to maintain the immediate family social network or the development of inerta or living in hope for a change of the experience.