Galphin Elisabeth G, Hege Adam, Page Amy Dellinger
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Appalachian State University.
J Appalach Health. 2024 Oct 1;6(3):93-98. doi: 10.13023/jah.0603.08. eCollection 2024.
The current study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on IPV and child maltreatment services in rural northwestern North Carolina. Qualitative interviews were conducted with eight professionals representing six service organizations across four counties. The findings highlighted challenges these agencies faced throughout the pandemic, new risks for the clients served, and positive outcomes. In addition, it has been a useful learning experience as public health and social service agencies learn to serve their communities more effectively moving forward. This is especially relevant for rural communities, as it has put public health preparedness at the forefront.
当前研究考察了新冠疫情对北卡罗来纳州西北部农村地区亲密伴侣暴力和儿童虐待服务的影响。对代表四个县六个服务机构的八名专业人员进行了定性访谈。研究结果突出了这些机构在整个疫情期间面临的挑战、所服务客户面临的新风险以及积极成果。此外,这是一次有益的学习经历,因为公共卫生和社会服务机构正在学习如何更有效地为其社区提供服务,以便更好地前进。这对农村社区尤为重要,因为它将公共卫生准备工作置于首位。