Victimization of Applicants for International Protection Residing in Belgium: Sexual Violence and Help-Seeking Behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual violence (SV) literature on applicants for international protection (AIPs) shows that they are at high risk of victimization. The study objectives are to provide an exploratory overview of the occurrence of SV in AIPs in Belgium and their help-seeking behavior (HSB). This overview is crucial to develop prevention strategies and care paths focusing on providing adequate care to AIP SV victims in Belgium.

Methods

Quantitative data from structured interviews with AIPs (n = 62) triangulated with qualitative data from in-depth interviews with AIP SV victims (n = 11) served to explore the nature and impact of SV in AIPs in Belgium and their HSB.

Results

A total of 83.9% of respondents have experienced SV. A total of 61.3% were victimized with

SUBMITTER: De Schrijver L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9566446 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature