Lived Experiences of Women Victims of Domestic Violence in Lal-lo: Basis for Enhancing the Functionality of Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks in Barangays
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21699763Keywords:
Violence, Commission of Violence, help and support seeking experiences, phenomenology, thematic analysis, aggression, awareness, functionality of VAW DesksAbstract
This study aimed to uncover the lived experiences of women victims of domestic violence using
descriptive-qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. It focused on
types/forms/characteristics of domestic violence experienced by the women victims and their
experiences encountered for each type/form of violence; identified the factors that lead to the
commission of violence by the spouse; the impact of domestic violence to their lives and well
being, and determined the help and support-seeking experiences and behaviors of the women
victim. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using semi- structured interview
guide using purposive-snowball sampling. Through thematic analysis, four central themes
emerged: the lived experiences of domestic violence, factors contributing to violence, help
seeking behaviors, and impacts on victims' well-being. The study underscores challenges in
accessing support systems, particularly due to limited awareness among victims about local
Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks. This study revealed a critical issue when exploring the
lived experiences of women who are victims of domestic violence. These women encounter
challenges in filing complaints, primarily attributed to their limited education and awareness
regarding the existence and purpose of Violence Against Women (VAW) desks in barangays, as
observed among the participants. It emphasizes the need for women to be aware of their rights
and the existence of VAW Desks in their barangay, empowering them to seek help promptly when
facing violence from their spouses. An action plan is proposed to enhance VAW Desk functionality,
which aims to address and bridge the awareness gap, strengthen support networks, and enhance
the overall functionality of Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks, ensuring a more effective
response to domestic violence cases at the barangay level.
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