Mothers of children born of genocidal rape in Rwanda

Implications for mental health, well-being and psycho-social support interventions

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15217396
AutoresMyriam Denov (0000-0001-7963-1136, McGill University, autor correspondente), Antonio Piolanti (0000-0002-0613-0696, University of Bologna)
Ano2019
Volume40
Fascículo7-9
Páginas813-828
Data de publicação2019-05-14
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399332.2019.1571593
PMID31084535
OpenAlexW2946611326
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas48

We explored the reality of mothers of children born of rape during the Rwandan genocide, particularly as it related to psychological well-being, stigma, recovery, and discussed relevant issues for mental health and psycho-social support interventions. Forty-four mothers participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews. Participants reported long-term psychological impacts resulting from sexual violence. Stigmatization and rejection from family and community aggravated psychological distress and affected their capacity to recover. Given participants' demonstrated capacity to overcome adversity, culturally appropriate mental health interventions are needed to promote well-being and social reintegration of mothers who bore children born of rape, while reducing stigmatization

Developmental psychology · Distress · Genocide · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social support · Stigma (botany · Clinical Psychology · Gender, Security, and Conflict · Health and Conflict Studies · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology