Gender-based violence and its associated factors among internally displaced women in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a common human right violence in conflict-affected communities. Women with GBV are prone to experience mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. However, there is a paucity of evidence as to what extent the problem is affecting internally displaced women (IDW) in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of GBV and its associated factors among IDW in Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among IDW residing at three humanitarian sites from May to June 2022 in Northwest Ethiopia. Study participants were selected using a stratified simple random sampling technique from the three sites. GBV was assessed using a 6-item Assessment Screen to Identify Survivo

SUBMITTER: Workie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature