Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review

Leah East (), Daniel Terry, Liz Ryan, Brianna Larsen, Amy B. Mullens, Annette Brömdal, Marie Hutchinson and Rebecca M. Jedwab
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Leah East: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
Daniel Terry: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
Liz Ryan: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
Brianna Larsen: Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
Amy B. Mullens: Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
Annette Brömdal: Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
Marie Hutchinson: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia
Rebecca M. Jedwab: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 9, 1-24

Abstract: Background: Women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) have a higher likelihood of experiencing detrimental physical, psychological and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. However, a gap remains in published literature on SRH interventions available to women experiencing IPV. Methods: A scoping review was undertaken to examine: What is the nature of sexual and reproductive healthcare interventions provided to women experiencing IPV? Five databases (APA PsycInfo, CINAHL Complete, Informit, PubMed and Scopus) were searched on 9 October 2023 for peer-reviewed systematic reviews or primary research published from 1 January 2004–present. The search was repeated on 11 June 2025 to ensure recency of studies. Two researchers independently screened studies at title and abstract, and full-text levels. The two searches yielded a total of 10,844 studies, of which nine were included in the review. Results: Due to the heterogenous nature of the studies, thematic analysis was undertaken with four themes being identified: Outcomes of interventions; Positive impact of personalised and patient-centred care; Professionals’ knowledge, education and training as a facilitator; and Barriers to effective IPV intervention implementation in healthcare. SRH interventions available to women who experienced IPV can empower survivors, improve access to care, and enhance service quality. Conclusions: Evidence-based models of care that are intersectional, trauma-informed and integrated into SRH and IPV services are critical to ensure future work supports women of differing backgrounds who have experienced IPV. Future research should include evaluating effectiveness of interventions, identifying and addressing systemic barriers, and supporting underrepresented groups.

Keywords: interventions; intimate partner violence; sexual and reproductive health; trauma-informed care; intersectionality; violence against women; women’s health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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