Perceptions of power(lessness) of healthcare workers in cases of intimate partner violenceSernel, Jera (Avtor) Repič, Jaka (Mentor) Davis-Sulikowski, Ulrike (Komentor) intimate partner violencehealthcare systemhealthcare workersdomestic violencegender-based violencemedical anthropologyThis Master’s thesis sheds light on healthcare professionals' perceptions of intimate partner violence cases. It addresses how healthcare personnel recognise and deal with signs of physical abuse in female patients, their official duty in such cases, and why there are discrepancies between theory and practice. The thesis assumes that healthcare professionals' behaviour in dealing with cases of intimate partner violence is decisively influenced by their perceptions of power or powerlessness, which arise from the systemic (de)regulation of this field. It shows that information, awareness-raising, and education are crucial in empowering healthcare professionals and victims of violence. They must go hand in hand with awareness-raising and social sensitisation in general, as the social context and public opinion are essential in the fight against intimate partner violence. The public healthcare system in Slovenia is an important element of the welfare state. Systemic responses play a crucial role in preventing and responding to violence and are primarily the responsibility of the state and its institutions, including the healthcare system. The research part of the thesis shows that healthcare facilities can act as entry points into the system of protection and support for victims of violence. Furthermore, it demonstrates how systemic arrangements affect the recognition of and responses to intimate partner violence, with a focus on professional groups of nurses, midwives, and paramedics.20232023-09-15 07:47:52Magistrsko delo/naloga150226VisID: 531031sl