Stakeholders' engagement with law to address gender-based violence in Southwest Nigeria: a qualitative study using normalisation process theory to explore implementation challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a significant issue in Nigeria. In 2015, the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) to address all forms of violence. This study explored the challenges faced by stakeholders in implementing VAPP for the reduction of SGBV in Nigeria.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected from 29 state and non-state actors, including government officials, police and lawyers in Lagos and Oyo States through informant interviews and using normalisation process theory. Data collection involved a review of policies and programmes and their experience regarding the implementation of VAPP.

Findings

The implementation of the VAPP Act faces several challenges, including prolonged delays in

SUBMITTER: Ikuteyijo OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816574 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature