Intimate Partner Violence Among South Asians in the United States: A Critical Review

Objective The objective of this study is to understand what is known and highlight the gaps on intimate partner violence (IPV) among South Asians (SAs) in the United States (US) by conducting a critical review of the existing literature. Methods Search terms were used in 5 major databases to locate studies published in peer-reviewed journals; published within the past ten years; focused on South Asians; and conducted in the US. Results Of the five databases, nineteen articles studied aspects of IPV among South Asians in western countries. Nine of those articles met the inclusion criteria for this review. Conclusions Results indicate the need for consistent definitions across studies; use of larger sample sizes; focus on South Asian males in the US; and identification of cultural factors that perpetuate abuse.Master of Public Healt