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Embedding violence prevention in existing religious and education systems

Initial learning from formative research in the Safe Schools Study in Zimbabwe

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ID15360693
AuthorsEmily Eldred (0000-0002-6084-8666, corresponding author), Ellen Turner (0000-0001-6417-1835, University of London), Cristina Fabbri (0000-0002-4692-9646, University of London), Amiya Bhatia (0000-0001-8163-2568, University of Oxford), Michelle Lokot (0000-0002-4406-0166, University of London), Tendai Nhenga (Department of Research and Specialist Services), Charles Muchemwa Nherera (0000-0001-6541-670X, Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre), Charles Nherera, Progress Nangati (Ministry of Health and Child Welfare), Ratidzai Moyo (Ministry of Health and Child Welfare), Dorcas Mgugu (Catholic University of Zimbabwe), Robert Nyakuwa (0000-0002-1606-8400, Zimbabwe National Quality Assurance Program), Sarah Rank (Porticus), Annah Theresa Nyadombo (Catholic University of Zimbabwe), Karen Devries (0000-0001-8935-2181, University of London)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages2387-2387
Publication date2025-07-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-23186-1
PMID40618039
OpenAlexW4412042494
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited37

Interventions designed by 'insiders' at institutions such as the Catholic Church, have huge potential for implementation at a large scale due to systems and context expertise, pre-established relationships, and alignment with stakeholder priorities. However, such interventions should be mindful of power hierarchies and provide adequate support to equip actors with violence prevention expertise. Future research on violence prevention interventions designed by religious institutions and their implications for future scale-up and sustainability is recommended

Context (archaeology · Focus group · Formative assessment · Intervention (counseling · Medical education · Participatory action research · Pedagogy · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Homelessness and Social Issues · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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Unique citing works1
Citations per year1
Citation span2025 - 2025 (1)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1
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