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Gendered Language and Gendered Violence
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2022 This study establishes the influence of sex-based grammatical gender on gendered violence. We demonstrate a statistically significant relationship between gendered language and the incidence of intimate partner violence in a cross-section of countries. Motivated by this evidence, we conduct an individual-level analysis exploiting the differences in the
Lewis Davis +2 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 Preventing modern slavery is of global interest, but evidence on interventions remains weak. This paper presents findings from a 5-year theory-based evaluation of an empowerment and knowledge-building intervention to prevent the exploitation of South ...
Cathy Zimmerman +5 more
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BMC Public Health, 2016 Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a global public health concern. While community-level gender norms and attitudes to IPV are recognised drivers of IPV risk, there is little evidence on how interventions might tackle these ...
Tanya Abramsky +7 more
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Estimating the costs of gender-based violence in the European Union [PDF]
, 2014 The purpose of the study is to identify and recommend appropriate methodologies to measure the cost of gender-based and intimate partner violence in EU-28 Member States.
European Institute of Gender Equality (EIGE) +2 more
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The role of mental health in primary prevention of sexual and gender-based violence [PDF]
Global Health Action, 2014 In this short communication, we assert that mental health has a crucial role in the primary prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). However, we found that most research and practice to date has focused on the role of mental health post ...
Aník Gevers, Elizabeth Dartnall
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BMC Psychiatry, 2017 Background Secondary distress including emotional distress, vicarious trauma (VT) and secondary traumatic stress (STS) due to exposure to primary trauma victims have been described in helping professionals and in violence researchers.
Heidi Grundlingh +3 more
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Prevalence and Patterns of Gender Violence: Major Variables in the Exposure to HIV/AIDS among Women in Nigeria [PDF]
, 2008 This study was carried out among 183 women in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. The study was designed to examine prevalence and patterns of gender violence and its relationship with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS among women.
Adekeye, Olujide A
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Association between intimate partner violence and nutritional status of married Nepalese women
Global Health Research and Policy, 2022 Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is physical, sexual, or psychological harm perpetrated by a spouse or an intimate partner. Its detrimental effects on women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health are well-documented.
Arun Chaudhary +2 more
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Is Europe Cascading into Fascism?: Addressing Key Concepts including Gender and Violence [PDF]
, 2018 Is Europe cascading into fascism? The answer to this question matters for understanding the opposition to gender equality projects in Europe. The article addresses some of the key concepts needed to answer this question.
Walby, S.
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BMC Public Health, 2023 Background The extremely high prevalence of sexual violence victimisation reported among female students in South African public higher education demands urgent action to develop, rigorously evaluate and scale effective prevention interventions.
Mercilene Tanyaradzwa Machisa +7 more
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