Mixed-method longitudinal investigation of sexual and gender-based violence following COVID-19 in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about unintended effects of measures taken to prevent its spread, on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The United Nations called for understanding how national lockdowns put young people at risk of SGBV. This research is particularly needed in contexts such as South Africa, where pre-existing levels of SGBV are high and limited data has been released.

Methods

This mixed-method longitudinal study characterised trajectories of household-level and partner-level SGBV exposure over 6 months, approximately 1 year after the initial COVID-19 lockdown. Utilising group-based trajectory modelling, survey data from 535 male and female participants, ages 13-24 and qualitative insights from 20 in-depth interviews wer

SUBMITTER: Hartmann M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12010298 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature