Understanding attitudes and norms related to sexual and gender-based violence among youth in Jordan: an egocentric social network study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a major public health concern in Jordan, especially among youth. Social acceptance of SGBV is alarmingly high, including among youth. Refugee populations may be at particular risk given limited social support and access to health services combined with increased social and economic pressure and vulnerability. Further research is needed to understand how norms are embodied and reproduced at individual, interpersonal and community levels through relationships between partners, families, peers and community leaders. This study seeks to provide data on attitudes and norms in communities and across youth social networks in order to support gender transformative approaches that seek to change harmful social norms that perpetuate acc

SUBMITTER: Gausman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8640635 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature