“We are responsible for the violence, and prevention is up to us”: a qualitative study of perceived risk factors for gender-based violence among Ethiopian university students

“We are responsible for the violence, and prevention is up to us”: a qualitative study of perceived risk factors for gender-based violence among Ethiopian university students

Abstract Background There is a high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) victimization among young Ethiopian women, including in universities, where female enrollment is low but growing. Understanding factors contributing to GBV in this context and students’ perspectives on gender, relationship...

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Main Authors: Michelle R. Kaufman, Ashlie M. Williams, Graziele Grilo, Christina X. Marea, Fasil Walelign Fentaye, Lakew Abebe Gebretsadik, Shifera Asfaw Yedenekal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Adolescents
Ethiopia
Interpersonal violence
Intimate partner violence
Gender-based violence
Physical abuse
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-019-0824-0

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