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Effectiveness of ICT-based intimate partner violence interventions: a systematic review

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El Morr, Christo, Layal, Manpreet·2020·BMC Public Health

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Background: Intimate Partner Violence is a “global pandemic”. Meanwhile, information and communication technologies (ICT), such as the internet, mobile phones, and smartphones, are spreading worldwide, including in low- and middle-income countries. We reviewed the available evidence on the use of ICT-based interventions to address intimate partner violence (IPV), evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability, and suitability of ICT for addressing different aspects of the problem (e.g., awareness, screening, prevention, treatment, mental health). Methods: We conducted a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, using the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Key search terms included women, violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, information, communication technology, ICT, technology, email, mobile, phone, digital, ehealth, web, computer, online, and computerized. Only articles written in English were included. Results: Twenty-five studies addressing screening and disclosure, IPV prevention, ICT suitability, support and women’s mental health were identified. The evidence reviewed suggests that ICT-based interventions were effective mainly in screening, disclosure, and prevention. However, there is a lack of homogeneity among the studies’ outcome measurements and the sample sizes, the control groups used (if any), the type of interventions, and the study recruitment space. Questions addressing safety, equity, and the unintended consequences of the use of ICT in IPV programming are virtually non-existent. Conclusions: There is a clear need to develop women-centered ICT design when programming for IPV. Our study showed only one study that formally addressed software usability. The need for more research to address safety, equity, and the unintended consequences of the use of ICT in IPV programming is paramount. Studies addressing long term effects are also needed.

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Authors
El Morr, C., & Layal, M.
Affiliations
York University (CA)
Venue
BMC Public Health
Published
2020-09-07
Volume
20
Issue
1
ISSN
1471-2458 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4322703222
Cited by
90
References
125
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 22 · 2021: 4
FWCI
2.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • BMC Public Health (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • YorkSpace (York University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
Keywords
intimate partner violence, information and communication technologies, digital health interventions, IPV screening, disclosure, IPV prevention, women's mental health, mobile health, online intervention, software usability, low- and middle-income countries

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