Gender-based violence and its determinants during the Covid-19 lockdown in a low-income country
A cross-sectional survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15749042 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jimmy Ben Forry (0000-0002-6556-8452, Masaka Hospital, corresponding author), Joseph Kirabira (0000-0001-6400-8552, Busitema University), Benedict Akimana (0000-0001-8522-1440, Kampala International University), Madrine Nakawuki (Kampala International University), Nolbert Gumisiriza (0000-0002-6665-1370, Kampala International University), Robinson Ssebuufu (0000-0003-2053-1696, Kampala International University), Scholastic Ashaba (0000-0002-5822-2488, Kampala International University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 464-482 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Gender-Based Violence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2398-6808 • E-ISSN: 2398-6816 |
| Publisher | Policy Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1332/239868021x16460622083652 |
| OpenAlex | W4226533730 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 17 |
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a recent global pandemic associated with multidimensional health-related effects. In the fight against the spread of this novel pandemic, the majority have been living under restrictive conditions during its related lockdown that has created a conducive environment for gender-based violence (GBV). Our study aimed to ascertain the burden and determinants of GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown and curfew (CPLC) in Uganda. Methods: We conducted a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, southwestern Uganda in May, 2020. This study involved 339 adult participants regardless of their gender or ethnicity. Only 12 potential respondents declined to participate in this survey. Results: The prevalence of GBV during the CPLC was 42 per cent. The majority (57%) of victims were women. More than half (54%) of the victims and survivors of GBV attributed the violence to the lockdown. The determinants of GBV included being married, using substances of abuse and having financial problems. Conclusion: The prevalence of GBV skyrocketed during the CPLC in Uganda when compared to the period prior to the pandemic. Women were significantly more affected in all aspects of GBV. Therefore, we recommend developing targeted behavioural change communication strategies based upon our findings
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Cross-sectional study · Curfew · Disease · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Pandemic · Public health · Sociology · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Demography · Medicine · Nursing
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |