A Congolese community-based health program for survivors of sexual violence

A Congolese community-based health program for survivors of sexual violence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Many survivors of gender based violence (GBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) report barriers to access health services including, distance, cost, lack of trained providers and fear of stigma. In 2004, Foundation RamaLevina (FORAL), a Congolese health a...

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Main Authors: Kohli Anjalee, Makambo Maphie, Ramazani Paul, Zahiga Isaya, Mbika Biki, Safari Octave, Bachunguye Richard, Mirindi Janvier, Glass Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Sexual violence
Gender based violence
Democratic Republic of Congo
Community based programmes
Women’s health services
Mobile health care
Online Access:http://www.conflictandhealth.com/content/6/1/6

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