Lessons Never Learned: Crisis and gender‐based violence

John, Neetu A.; Casey, Sara E.; Carino, Giselle; McGovern, Terry

doi:10.1111/dewb.12261

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“…Based on the articles analyzed, it is possible to assert that the pandemic has revealed several situations of rights violations in the life stories of women veterans, 28 migrants, 25 pregnant women, 19,33 puerperal women, 33 and adolescents and young people 7,18,30,31,40 . The pandemic and the measures taken to combat it did not create all observed inequality gaps in the societies 14,23,29,41 . Given this reality, it is necessary to transcend fragmented views of the link between violence and the pandemic to analyze the complexity of relationships within a patriarchal system 14,20,23 …”

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“…The use of “traditional” paths, such as reaching out to shelters, victim support centers, police departments and helplines, and preparing a security plan, has been combined with the use of virtual channels, such as websites and messaging applications. Security precautions such as clearing history of use, calls, and messages should be taken when using them 9,13,21,28,29,31 …”

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Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

Sánchez

Vale

Rodrigues

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, incipient data have revealed an increase in violence against women (VAW). Objective: To analyze the existing scientific literature on strategies and recommendations to respond to VAW during the implementation of social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Search strategy: An integrative review was conducted based on articles published between December 2019 and June 2020. Suitable articles were identified from the PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS databases, using relevant terms. Selection criteria: Eligible studies included opinion and primary research articles describing the dynamics of VAW during quarantine and in the context of the restrictive measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and proposing recommendations to respond to this issue. Data collection and analysis: Data were extracted from eligible publications and qualitative synthesis was used. Main results: The 38 articles included in the study showed that some factors increasing women's vulnerabilities to violence were exacerbated during the social distancing and lockdown period. Health professionals are essential for screening and responding to VAW during the pandemic. Conclusions: Strategies must include integrated actions aiming to prevent and respond to violence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These must be designed based on lessons learned from previous public health emergencies.

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Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

Sánchez

Vale

Rodrigues

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…Women belong to one of the most vulnerable communities to the COVID-19 pandemic [14][15][16][17][18]. While useful insights are available in the literature, there is a lack of evidence-based health solutions that can be applied to help women alleviate health issues they face amid COVID-19.…”

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“…Mounting evidence shows that women are among the hardest hit populations during the pandemic [14][15][16][17][18], especially non-white racial or ethnic communities such as black and Hispanic women [19,20]. A preliminary literature review indicates that factors in uencing women's increased vulnerability to COVID-19 can be grouped into ve primary contributors: (1) pronounced exposure to COVID-19, (2) issues related to women's reproductive health, (3) elevated domestic violence, (4) increased mental health challenges, and (5) lack of access to healthcare services.…”

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Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

Wagers

Lopez

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Background One of the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19 is women. Multiple factors associated with violence against women (i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence, homelessness) create an increased vulnerability for women during the COVID pandemic. Women also constitute the majority of older nursing home residents and healthcare workers (e.g., nurses), who have the most pronounced exposure to COVID-19. These factors combined with resource restraints like rationing and lack of access to healthcare can further exacerbate women’s physical and psychological health issues. While literature has well-documented challenges that women face during COVID-19, there is a lack of evidence-based solutions that have the potential to mitigate these difficulties. Therefore, to address this issue, we aim to conduct a systematic review of the literature to: (1) identify interventions designed for women in the context of pandemics, (2) describe the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning the distinctive traits of women and pandemics, and (3) present evidence-based health solutions for women to mitigate challenges they face amid and beyond COVID-19. Methods A systematic review of literature will be conducted on databases including PubMed, PsycINFO on the EBSCO platform, CINAHL on the EBSCO platform, and Scopus, based on a search strategy developed in consultation with an experienced medical librarian. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be screened against eligibility criteria developed a priori. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be adopted as the reporting framework, and data extracted (e.g., intervention details) will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary research team. Results NA for now—This is a protocol study. Conclusions Findings of this study will fill an important void in the literature. Considering that, in times of pandemic, women are especially subject to grim health disparities, like pronounced exposure to COVID-19, reproductive health issues, elevated domestic violence, increased mental health challenges, and lack of access to healthcare services, the need for evidence-based health solutions that could address these unique challenges is of paramount importance. A comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and effects of health solutions available to women in the context of pandemics can also help researchers identify areas of improvement regarding intervention design and development. This may further safeguard women’s health and wellbeing amid pandemics like COVID-19 and beyond. Study Protocol Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020194003

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“…For example, selective vulnerability of females indicated in this study warrants further investigation for both the contributing factors and the resulting implications of such increased risk. These include social factors such as increased reporting of domestic violence in relation to COVID-19 45 , possible caregiver stress, and the impact of changes in roles and responsibilities secondary to the current health emergency.…”

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Factors Associated with Acute and Persistent Psychological Disturbances During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Płomecka¹,

Gobbi²,

Neckels³

et al. 2020

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Background: The emergence of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) and wide-spread counter-measures, such as quarantine and social distancing, can have a significant impact on mental health of individuals. Methods: This online study anonymously screened 13,332 individuals worldwide for acute psychological symptoms related to Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from March 29th to April 14th, 2020. A total of n=12,817 responses were considered valid. n=1077 participants from Europe were screened a second time during May 15th to May 30th to longitudinally ascertain the persistence of psychological effects. Results: Female gender, pre-existing psychiatric condition, and prior exposure to trauma were identified as notable factors associated with increased acute psychological symptoms during COVID-19. The same factors, in addition to, being related to someone who demised due to COVID-19 and using social media more than usual predicted persistence of psychological disturbances. Optimism, ability to share concerns with family and friends like usual, positive prediction about COVID-19, and daily exercise predicted fewer acute and persistent psychological symptoms. Conclusions: Females, psychiatric patients, and individuals with previous exposure to trauma are at increased risk of being persistently psychologically affected by COVID-19.

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Lessons Never Learned: Crisis and gender‐based violence

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Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

Factors Associated with Acute and Persistent Psychological Disturbances During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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