Exploring the impact of COVID-19 hard lockdown on service provision for survivors of violence against women in South Africa: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the impact of South Africa's COVID-19 hard lockdown on the provision of services to survivors of violence against women (VAW).

Design

We conducted a qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Data was analysed thematically. We conducted 18 semistructured interviews (10 face-to-face and 8 online or by phone) with service providers and key informants (KIs).

Setting

The study was conducted across healthcare facilities, social services, national helplines and shelters in Gauteng province, South Africa. Data was collected between September 2022 and October 2023.

Participants

The sample included 18 participants, purposively selected, comprising 13 frontline service providers (nurses, social workers and managers) and 5 KIs. Participants sh

SUBMITTER: Colombini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11873325 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature