Community-Nurse Collaboration in Addressing Family Violence in Nigeria: An Evidence-Based Intervention Model

Oluwasayo Bolarinwa Ogunlade; Cecilia Bukola Bello; Ojo Melvin Agunbiade; Adekemi Eunice Olowokere; Omolola Irinoye

doi:10.14710/nmjn.v15i3.70200

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v15i3.70200

Community-Nurse Collaboration in Addressing Family Violence in Nigeria: An Evidence-Based Intervention Model

*Oluwasayo Bolarinwa Ogunlade - Department of Nursing Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Cecilia Bukola Bello - Department of Nursing Science, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria

Ojo Melvin Agunbiade - Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Adekemi Eunice Olowokere - Department of Nursing Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Omolola Irinoye - Department of Nursing Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

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@article{NMJN70200,
    author = {Oluwasayo Ogunlade and Cecilia Bello and Ojo Agunbiade and Adekemi Olowokere and Omolola Irinoye},
    title = {Community-Nurse Collaboration in Addressing Family Violence in Nigeria: An Evidence-Based Intervention Model},
    journal = {Nurse Media Journal of Nursing},
  volume = {15},
    number = {3},
    year = {2025},
    keywords = {Collaborative management; community health nurse; family violence; intervention; nurses},
    abstract = {  Background:  Individuals affected by family violence (FV) face a range of physical, social, and psychological effects, disrupted family relationships, and mental health issues. In Nigeria, FV incidents are often kept silent due to cultural norms and social stigma, which prevent survivors from accessing essential care and support. Despite the significant impact of this problem, research on context-specific healthcare and support pathways remains limited.     Purpose:  The study explored a nurse-led community-based approach to preventing and mitigating FV’s impact.      Methods:  The study employed an exploratory qualitative case study design using an intervention development model. Conducted in Ondo State, data were collected through semi-structured interviews (n=18) and focus group discussions (n=92) across three senatorial districts and were analysed using content and thematic analysis.     Results:  The analysis led to the development of a three-component FV intervention consisting of (1) a training manual for nurses, (2) a clinical intervention pathway, and (3) management guidelines for nurses to identify and care for survivors.      Conclusion:  The intervention offers a culturally appropriate, context-specific framework to strengthen nurses’ capacity to address FV in Nigeria and may serve as a model for integrating FV management into primary healthcare practice. },
   issn = {2406-8799},   pages = {340--355}  doi = {10.14710/nmjn.v15i3.70200},
    url = {https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/medianers/article/view/70200}
}

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Background: Individuals affected by family violence (FV) face a range of physical, social, and psychological effects, disrupted family relationships, and mental health issues. In Nigeria, FV incidents are often kept silent due to cultural norms and social stigma, which prevent survivors from accessing essential care and support. Despite the significant impact of this problem, research on context-specific healthcare and support pathways remains limited.

Purpose: The study explored a nurse-led community-based approach to preventing and mitigating FV’s impact.

Methods: The study employed an exploratory qualitative case study design using an intervention development model. Conducted in Ondo State, data were collected through semi-structured interviews (n=18) and focus group discussions (n=92) across three senatorial districts and were analysed using content and thematic analysis.

Results: The analysis led to the development of a three-component FV intervention consisting of (1) a training manual for nurses, (2) a clinical intervention pathway, and (3) management guidelines for nurses to identify and care for survivors.

Conclusion: The intervention offers a culturally appropriate, context-specific framework to strengthen nurses’ capacity to address FV in Nigeria and may serve as a model for integrating FV management into primary healthcare practice.

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Keywords: Collaborative management; community health nurse; family violence; intervention; nurses

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