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Gender-based violence (GBV) coordination in humanitarian and public health emergencies: a scoping review. [PDF]

Confl Health, 2022
Abstract Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global health, human rights, and protection issue, which can increase during emergencies. GBV coordination is an essential component of every humanitarian response, ensuring that, from the earliest phases of a crisis, accessible and safe services are available and ...
Raftery P, Howard N, Palmer J, Hossain M.   +3 more
europepmc   +7 more sources

"Gender-based Violence (GBV) and HIV, they are like sister and brother": barriers and facilitators to GBV screening and referral in public HIV treatment settings in Uganda. [PDF]

BMC Health Serv Res, 2023
Abstract Background People living with HIV are vulnerable to gender-based violence (GBV), which can negatively impact HIV treatment outcomes. National guidelines in Uganda recommend GBV screening alongside HIV treatment services.
Thomas D, Nalumansi A, Reichman M, Metitiri M, Kamusiime B, Kasiita V, Nalukwago GK, Kibuuka J, Nakabugo L, Nambi F, Muwonge T, Simoni J, Montgomery ET, Ware N, Wyatt MA, Mujugira A, Heffron R.   +16 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Strengthening and sustaining gender-based violence (GBV) coordination in emergencies: a synthesis of practitioner-driven, globally applicable recommendations [PDF]

Conflict and Health
Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global public health and human rights crisis, requiring coordinated efforts to ensure effective prevention, risk mitigation, and response, particularly in emergencies.
Philomena Raftery, Alina Potts, Melanie Hyde, Yermeyn York Wuyke, Hira Hashmey, Liliane Munezero, Ligia Kiss, Mazeda Hossain, Jennifer Palmer   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Socio-economic Determinants of Gender-based Violence [GBV]: SDG Analytics on the Global GBV Scenario With Special Reference to Technology Facilitated Gender-based Violence and Adolescent Birth Rates

, 2023
Abstract Gender-based violence (GBV) is a multifaceted problem. The most rapidly increasing modern form of violence is the intertwined epidemic of ‘Technology Facilitated GBV’ and sexual violence against women and girls. It was critical to understand the impact of technology and COVID-19 pandemic, on GBV exposures for the year 2021.
Daniel CP, Block A, Knapp K, Immanuel G.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Climate change, livelihoods, gender and violence in Rukiga, Uganda: Intersections and pathways. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
Climate change disproportionately affects poorer countries like Uganda, intensifying poverty and livelihood stress, which can escalate gender-based violence (GBV).
Richard Muhumuza, Manuela Colombini, Pandora Zilstorf, Isla Collee, Gift Namanya, Joseph Katongole, Susannah Mayhew   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Gender-based violence programming in times of COVID-19: Challenges, strategies and recommendations

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2022
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains the most challenging and threatening manifestation of gender inequality in Indian society. The outbreak of COVID-19 in India increased the risk of exposure to GBV, often compared to the “shadow pandemic".
Mridu Markan, Radhika Dhingra, Mehak Segan, Vandana Dabla, Moni Sagar, Sharmila Neogi, Shrija Dey, Nayan Chakravarty   +7 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Mapping the Gaps: Assessing the Readiness and Training Needs of Healthcare Professionals at a Medical College in India to Address Gender-Based Violence [PDF]

Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue with severe impacts on individuals. Healthcare professionals, as frontline responders, play a crucial role in addressing GBV.
Namratha Kulkarni, Rizwana B. Shaikh, Abhinandan Wali, Pavan P. Havaldar   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A scoping review of gender-based violence interventions conducted in Afghanistan [PDF]

International Journal for Equity in Health
Background Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights and public health challenges worldwide, with disproportionate impacts on women and girls in conflict-affected and fragile states. Afghanistan represents one of the most
Wahiba Abu-Ras, Basil H. Aboul-Enein, Patricia J. Kelly, Dilshod Achilov   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Experience of, and Perception on Gender Based Violence (GBV) by Pregnant Women in South Eastern Nigeria

Advances in Reproductive Sciences, 2019
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a common women’s sexual and reproductive right violation. Pregnancy could be associated with an increased risk of GBV. Objective: To determine the experience of, and perception on GBV by pregnant Nigerian women.
Joseph Ifeanyi Brian-D. Adinma, Victor Nwabunwanne Oguaka, Joseph Odiri Ugbaja, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Nneoma Dolores Adinma-Obiajulu, Odira Linda Okeke   +5 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Effects of Childhood Exposure to Gender-Based Violence on Polyvictimization of GBV in the Dominican Republic

SAGE Open
We examined the effects of childhood exposure to gender-based violence (GBV) on the risk of GBV polyvictimization among women in the Dominican Republic. Logistic regression analyses were used to estimate risks of three types of GBV (emotional, physical, and sexual), and polyvictimization, experiencing two or more GBV types.
Barbara Zsembik, Julia Maria Arroyo, Chuck W. Peek, Antionette M. McFarlane   +3 more
exaly   +2 more sources