Response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Women During COVID-19

Vranda, Mysore Narasimha; Moorkath, Febna

doi:10.1177/0253717620966735

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“…In times of social distancing measures to curb COVID-19, Gelder et al 14 recommend internet-based help platforms, replacing conventional in-person support to DV survivors, with a safety mechanism to quickly exit the page and clear browsing history as the abusers may monitor phone and internet use. Vranda and Febna 15 outlined the prerequisite for offering consultation using tele-health services to ensure women's safety. Evans et al 16 suggest safety measures such as establishing signals such as raised fist on a video call or setting phrases during an audio call to identify the presence of an abusive partner during teleconsultation.…”

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Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

Vranda

2021

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 have resulted in social isolation, reduced social support system, and increased domestic violence (DV) cases against women and children. The governments and NGOs have taken several measures to prevent DV by starting helpline, WhatsApp numbers, and counseling services during the lockdown to safeguard the women. This paper describes a case scenario of how we offered tele-case work consultation during the lockdown period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the procedure adopted, and preventive measures followed while providing a tailor-made psychosocial intervention to a DV survivor. It also discusses the strengths and challenges while offering tele-consultation and possible steps to overcome the technological barriers to mental health professionals.

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Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

Vranda

2021

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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“…Other factors reported in the literature for increased GBV include loss of a job [9], financial dependency [10], overcrowding [11], and difficulty to adjust to a new lockdown circumstance. Women endured abusive partners in confined environments such as their homes -places deemed safe for all [12]. Moreover, lockdowns and other control measures had a negative effect on social, mental, and psychological wellbeing [5,13,14], yet such measures neglected GBV prevention services [15].…”

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Vulnerability to violence against women or girls during COVID-19 in Uganda

Bukuluki

Bulenzi-Gulere²,

Mulindwa³

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, gender-based violence (GBV) was reported to have increased worldwide. We build on existing literature to examine the factors that increased vulnerability to GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. We use data from the Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) survey that was conducted during COVID-19, which was designed to provide information to guide policymaking and offer appropriate interventions that address the needs of people in Uganda during the pandemic. The results show that the following respondents are more likely to experience increased risk and vulnerability to gender-based violence: those with primary level of education (OR = 1.49; 95% CI = 1.10–2.01), those who received information about GBV (OR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.08–1.57), and those who needed help or medical support as a prevention measure against GBV (OR = 1.29; 95% CI = 1.04–1.61). However, respondents who would need financial support to prevent GBV were less likely to experience increased GBV (OR = 0.83; 95% CI = 0.70–0.98). Our results align with evidence from other studies that risk and vulnerability to GBV in Uganda increased since the onset of COVID-19. The findings provide an understanding of the interrelationship between GBV and COVID-19,which can help with designing GBV preventive measures, particularly during pandemics among those most at-risk.

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COVID-19 and Violence Against Women in India

Mukhopadhyay

Roy

2022

Caste, COVID-19, and Inequalities of Care

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Response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Women During COVID-19

Cited by 6 publications

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Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

Tele-Case Work Consultation to Woman Survivor of Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic

Vulnerability to violence against women or girls during COVID-19 in Uganda

COVID-19 and Violence Against Women in India

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