Negative consequences of conflict-related sexual violence on survivors: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conflicts exacerbate dynamics of power and inequalities through violence normalization, which acts as a facilitator for conflict-related sexual violence. Literature addressing its negative outcomes on survivors is scant. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the qualitative evidence reported in scientific literature and focusing on the negative consequences of conflict-related sexual violence on victims' physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health in a gender-inclusive and disaggregated form.

Methods

A literature search was conducted on January 13, 2023 on Pubmed, Scopus, and PsychArticles. The search strings combined two blocks of terms related to sexual violence and conflict. A time filter was applied, limiting the search to studies publi

SUBMITTER: Rubini E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10612192 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature