Social comorbidities? A qualitative study mapping syndemic theory onto gender-based violence and co-occurring social phenomena among Brazilian women

Social comorbidities? A qualitative study mapping syndemic theory onto gender-based violence and co-occurring social phenomena among Brazilian women

Abstract Background Gender-based violence is a globally recognized social problem impacting women and girls worldwide. Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents the most common form of gender-based violence. Among the countries grappling with gender-based violence is Brazil, which has identified hi...

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Main Authors: Casey D. Xavier Hall, Dabney P. Evans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Brazil
Gender-based violence
Femicide
Intimate partner violence
Adverse childhood experiences
Family violence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09352-7

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