Results 41 to 50 of about 24,216,296 (214)

Unveiling the silent voices of Gender Based Violence [GBV]: A glimpse of gender-based violence against men in Uganda

African Quarterly Social Science Review
This study examines gender-based violence (GBV) against men in Uganda, with particular attention to its forms, causes, and consequences. Guided by hegemonic masculinity theory, muted group theory, plus power and control theory, the study explores how dominant gender norms, discursive exclusion, and non-physical strategies of domination shape men’s ...
Musa Balonde, Joan Ahebwa, Rajab Idd Muyingo   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Gender‐based violence during pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes in an urban low‐ and middle‐income setting: A prospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between gender‐based violence (GBV) assessed in early pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes using relative and absolute effect measures in an urban low‐ and middle‐income setting. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study including 3890 singleton pregnancies recruited from two public healthcare ...
Elsa Romelia Moreno‐Verduzco, Javier Perez Duran, Irma Eloisa Monroy‐Muñoz, Juan Mario Solis‐Paredes, Salvador Espino‐y‐Sosa, Raigam Martinez‐Portilla, Johnatan Torres‐Torres   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender based violence [PDF]

, 2022
[Extract] Gender based violence (GBV) is a preventable and serious human rights violation whereby an individual is harmed based on their gender. The violence can be perpetrated physically, sexually, mentally or financially.
Shahid, Usama, Rane, Ajay
core   +1 more source

Vulnerability to violence against women or girls during COVID-19 in Uganda

BMC Public Health, 2023
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, gender-based violence (GBV) was reported to have increased worldwide. We build on existing literature to examine the factors that increased vulnerability to GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
Paul Bukuluki, Peter Kisaakye, Grace Bulenzi-Gulere, Beatrice Mulindwa, Dan Bazira, Evelyn Letiyo, Hellen Nviiri Laetitia Namirembe, Isabella Schmidt, Pamela Nabukhonzo Kakande, Simon Nissling   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and associated factors of gender based violence among Baso high school female students, 2020

Reproductive Health, 2021
Plain Language summary Gender-based violence (GBV) has been defined as any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females.
Alemu Basazin Mingude, Tadesse Mamo Dejene   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

FIGO statement on emergency contraception

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Emergency contraception remains an essential component of comprehensive contraceptive care and reproductive autonomy. Despite being safe, highly effective, and associated with almost no absolute medical contraindications or age limits, emergency contraception is often underutilized due to systemic barriers, limited access, persistent ...
Mikaela Koch, Asha Kasliwal, James Kiarie, Nasser Elkholy, Azra Ahsan, Aparna Sridhar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender based violence in university communities: Policy, prevention and educational initiatives

, 2018
Until recently, higher education in the UK has largely failed to recognise gender-based violence (GBV) on campus, but following the UK government task force set up in 2015, universities are becoming more aware of the issue.
Anitha, Sundari, Lewis, Ruth, Lewis, R., Anitha, S.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Gender-Based Violence [PDF]

, 2007
This book brings together some of the most interesting and innovative work being done to tackle gender-based violence in various sectors, world regions, and socio-political contexts. Articles cover a wide range of manifestations of gender-based violence,
Terry, Geraldine
core   +1 more source

Barriers to positive bystander behavior: understanding undergraduate physical education students’ attitudes and intentional behavior in gender-based violence prevention

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
IntroductionGender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that is reported in multiple contexts, including higher education institutes (HEI) and sports settings.
Tiphaine Clerincx, Hebe Schaillée, Inge Derom   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Family-tree Mapping and Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Niue: Research Method and Intervention

Pacific Health Dialog, 2021
Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a product and manifestation of gender relations that inflicts harm disproportionately on those who identify as women and girls. In the Pacific island country of Niue, there is a lack of research and attention on the issue.
Erin Thomas, Charlene Tukiuha, Yvonne Underhill-Sem, Jama'l Talagi   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source