Barriers to help-seeking from healthcare professionals amongst women who experience domestic violence - a qualitative study in Sri Lanka

• Main Authors: Tharuka Silva (Author), Thilini Agampodi (Author), Maggie Evans (Author), Duleeka Knipe (Author), Abey Rathnayake (Author), Thilini Rajapakse (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Domestic violence (DV) is a major global public health problem which is associated with significant adverse consequences. Although Sri Lankan women who experience DV receive treatment from healthcare professionals (HCPs) for DV related physical and psychological problems, disclos...