Jennifer J Infanti
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1739074 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Jennifer J Infanti |
| PRENOMES | Jennifer J |
| SOBRENOME | Infanti |
| ASSINATURA | INFANTI J J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8772-026X |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Associations between attitudes accepting of wife abuse and emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Social norms and gendered power relationships contribute to the acceptability of 'wife abuse' - a common form of domestic violence globally. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and overlap of emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy and examine their association with women's attitudes accepting of wife abuse in Nepal. METHODS: Baseline data were used from a randomized controlled trial involving preg…
Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Mothers caring for children with intellectual disabilities often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges, underscoring the need for targeted health-promoting interventions. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explores the feasibility of brief yoga and compassion meditation training for stress management among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal, focusing on their experiences and insights. ME…
Student experiences and perspectives on decolonising global health education
BACKGROUND: Decolonisation has become a global health priority, addressing inequities rooted in colonial histories that continue to shape power dynamics and knowledge systems. Nordic global health programmes bring together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds in a region defined by inclusive ideals but shaped by underexamined colonial legacies. This context offers a valuable setting to examine how decolonial perspectives are integrated o…
Resilience amid Adversity
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent form of violence against children, associated with profound negative impacts on survivors' health and well-being. In Bangladesh, sociocultural and economic barriers hinder CSA prevention and intervention, particularly for vulnerable populations such as transgender individuals. This study explores the experiences of CSA among Bangladeshi transgender individuals, focusing on their coping mechanisms and re…
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal
Domestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (Advance) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant wo…
The study is registered in ClinicalTrial.gov with identifier NCT05199935
Obstetric Violence Is Prevalent in Routine Maternity Care
The phenomenon of obstetric violence has been documented widely in maternity care settings worldwide, with scholars arguing that it is a persistent, common, but preventable impediment to attaining dignified health care. However, gaps remain in understanding local expressions of the phenomenon, associations with other types of violence against women, and implications for women's trust and confidence in health providers and services. We focused on …
‘Violence exists to show manhood’
BACKGROUND: There is significant evidence of the prevalence and factors associated with domestic violence in high and low-income country settings. However, men's views on domestic violence are still understudied and have never been reported in Nepali society. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore Nepali men's perceptions regarding domestic violence in their communities. METHOD: The authors undertook a qualitative study using focus group …
Feasibility of Participatory Theater Workshops to Increase Staff Awareness of and Readiness to Respond to Abuse in Health Care
Women globally experience mistreatment by health providers during childbirth. Researchers have identified strategies to counteract this type of abuse in health care, but few have been evaluated. We used a theater technique, Forum Play, in a brief training intervention to increase awareness of abuse in health care and promote taking action to reduce or prevent it. The intervention was implemented in four workshops with 50 participating physicians …
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Introduction : Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive situations. Therefore, there is a need for interventions to improve their safety. The aim of our study was to explore the use of safety measures before and after an educational intervention among women who have reported DV du…
Perceptions on the sexual harassment of female nurses in a state hospital in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Sexual harassment occurs within the nursing profession globally, challenging the health and safety of nurses and the quality and efficiency of health systems. In Sri Lanka, no studies have explored this issue in the health sector; however, female employees face sexual harassment in other workplace settings. OBJECTIVE: To explore female nurses' perceptions of workplace sexual harassment in a large state hospital in Sri Lanka. METHODS: …
Can Forum Play Contribute to Counteracting Abuse in Health Care? A Pilot Intervention Study in Sri Lanka
Obstetric violence refers to the mistreatment of women in pregnancy and childbirth care by their health providers. It is linked to poor quality of care, lack of trust in health systems, and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Evidence of interventions to reduce and prevent obstetric violence is limited. We developed a training intervention using a participatory theatre technique called Forum Play inspired by the Theatre of the Oppressed for h…
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Domestic violence is common in Nepal. This is a potential risk factor for severe morbidity and mortality in newborns. We found that the risk of having a preterm baby was higher for pregnant women who experienced both fear and violence. This should be recognized by the health sector. In this study, no significant differences were found in the rate of cesarean section nor low birthweight for women who had experienced any domestic violence compared …
Factors shaping political priorities for violence against women-mitigation policies in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Although violence against women (VAW) is a global public health issue, its importance as a health issue is often unrecognized in legal and health policy documents. This paper uses Sri Lanka as a case study to explore the factors influencing the national policy response to VAW, particularly by the health sector. METHODS: A document based health policy analysis was conducted to examine current policy responses to VAW in Sri Lanka using …
Community perceptions on domestic violence against pregnant women in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Globally, knowledge of health sector options to respond to domestic violence during pregnancy is increasing, but this topic is under-investigated in Nepal. This gap affects the provision of adequate antenatal care services and understanding of factors that influence women's willingness and ability to use available services. It is critical to know more about the social norms in a community that promote and prevent women experiencing do…
Addressing domestic violence through antenatal care in Sri Lanka's plantation estates
Domestic violence in pregnancy is a significant health concern for women around the world. Globally, much has been written about how the health sector can respond effectively and comprehensively to domestic violence during pregnancy via antenatal services. The evidence from low-income settings is, however, limited. Sri Lanka is internationally acknowledged as a model amongst low-income countries for its maternal and child health statistics. Yet, …
Addressing domestic violence through antenatal care in Sri Lanka's plantation estates
Domestic violence in pregnancy is a significant health concern for women around the world. Globally, much has been written about how the health sector can respond effectively and comprehensively to domestic violence during pregnancy via antenatal services. The evidence from low-income settings is, however, limited. Sri Lanka is internationally acknowledged as a model amongst low-income countries for its maternal and child health statistics. Yet, …
Addressing domestic violence through antenatal care in Sri Lanka's plantation estates
Domestic violence in pregnancy is a significant health concern for women around the world. Globally, much has been written about how the health sector can respond effectively and comprehensively to domestic violence during pregnancy via antenatal services. The evidence from low-income settings is, however, limited. Sri Lanka is internationally acknowledged as a model amongst low-income countries for its maternal and child health statistics. Yet, …
Community perceptions on domestic violence against pregnant women in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Globally, knowledge of health sector options to respond to domestic violence during pregnancy is increasing, but this topic is under-investigated in Nepal. This gap affects the provision of adequate antenatal care services and understanding of factors that influence women's willingness and ability to use available services. It is critical to know more about the social norms in a community that promote and prevent women experiencing do…
Factors shaping political priorities for violence against women-mitigation policies in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Although violence against women (VAW) is a global public health issue, its importance as a health issue is often unrecognized in legal and health policy documents. This paper uses Sri Lanka as a case study to explore the factors influencing the national policy response to VAW, particularly by the health sector. METHODS: A document based health policy analysis was conducted to examine current policy responses to VAW in Sri Lanka using …
Perceptions on the sexual harassment of female nurses in a state hospital in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Sexual harassment occurs within the nursing profession globally, challenging the health and safety of nurses and the quality and efficiency of health systems. In Sri Lanka, no studies have explored this issue in the health sector; however, female employees face sexual harassment in other workplace settings. OBJECTIVE: To explore female nurses' perceptions of workplace sexual harassment in a large state hospital in Sri Lanka. METHODS: …
Can Forum Play Contribute to Counteracting Abuse in Health Care? A Pilot Intervention Study in Sri Lanka
Obstetric violence refers to the mistreatment of women in pregnancy and childbirth care by their health providers. It is linked to poor quality of care, lack of trust in health systems, and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Evidence of interventions to reduce and prevent obstetric violence is limited. We developed a training intervention using a participatory theatre technique called Forum Play inspired by the Theatre of the Oppressed for h…
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Domestic violence is common in Nepal. This is a potential risk factor for severe morbidity and mortality in newborns. We found that the risk of having a preterm baby was higher for pregnant women who experienced both fear and violence. This should be recognized by the health sector. In this study, no significant differences were found in the rate of cesarean section nor low birthweight for women who had experienced any domestic violence compared …
‘Violence exists to show manhood’
BACKGROUND: There is significant evidence of the prevalence and factors associated with domestic violence in high and low-income country settings. However, men's views on domestic violence are still understudied and have never been reported in Nepali society. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore Nepali men's perceptions regarding domestic violence in their communities. METHOD: The authors undertook a qualitative study using focus group …
Feasibility of Participatory Theater Workshops to Increase Staff Awareness of and Readiness to Respond to Abuse in Health Care
Women globally experience mistreatment by health providers during childbirth. Researchers have identified strategies to counteract this type of abuse in health care, but few have been evaluated. We used a theater technique, Forum Play, in a brief training intervention to increase awareness of abuse in health care and promote taking action to reduce or prevent it. The intervention was implemented in four workshops with 50 participating physicians …
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Introduction : Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive situations. Therefore, there is a need for interventions to improve their safety. The aim of our study was to explore the use of safety measures before and after an educational intervention among women who have reported DV du…
Obstetric Violence Is Prevalent in Routine Maternity Care
The phenomenon of obstetric violence has been documented widely in maternity care settings worldwide, with scholars arguing that it is a persistent, common, but preventable impediment to attaining dignified health care. However, gaps remain in understanding local expressions of the phenomenon, associations with other types of violence against women, and implications for women's trust and confidence in health providers and services. We focused on …
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (Advance) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant wo…
The study is registered in ClinicalTrial.gov with identifier NCT05199935
Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Mothers caring for children with intellectual disabilities often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges, underscoring the need for targeted health-promoting interventions. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explores the feasibility of brief yoga and compassion meditation training for stress management among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal, focusing on their experiences and insights. ME…
Student experiences and perspectives on decolonising global health education
BACKGROUND: Decolonisation has become a global health priority, addressing inequities rooted in colonial histories that continue to shape power dynamics and knowledge systems. Nordic global health programmes bring together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds in a region defined by inclusive ideals but shaped by underexamined colonial legacies. This context offers a valuable setting to examine how decolonial perspectives are integrated o…
Resilience amid Adversity
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent form of violence against children, associated with profound negative impacts on survivors' health and well-being. In Bangladesh, sociocultural and economic barriers hinder CSA prevention and intervention, particularly for vulnerable populations such as transgender individuals. This study explores the experiences of CSA among Bangladeshi transgender individuals, focusing on their coping mechanisms and re…
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal
Domestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health
Associations between attitudes accepting of wife abuse and emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Social norms and gendered power relationships contribute to the acceptability of 'wife abuse' - a common form of domestic violence globally. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and overlap of emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy and examine their association with women's attitudes accepting of wife abuse in Nepal. METHODS: Baseline data were used from a randomized controlled trial involving preg…
Medicine (13 obras) · Poison control (12 obras) · Domestic violence (11 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (10 obras) · Suicide prevention (10 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Nursing (9 obras) · Sociology (7 obras) · Health care (6 obras) · Pregnancy (6 obras)