'Small small quarrels bring about happiness or love in the relationships’: Exploring community perceptions and gendered norms contributing to male perpetrated intimate partner violence in the Central Region of Ghana

Dako-Gyeke, Phyllis; Addo-Lartey, Adolphina; Alangea, Deda Ogum; Sikweyiya, Yandisa; Chirwa, Esnat; Coker-Appiah, Dorcas; Jewkes, Rachel; Adanu, Richard

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“…The findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis also supported this finding, which indicated that female sex, was associated with increased risk of child sexual abuse [ 40 ]. This could be attributed by the effect of community perception towards gender roles results in the expectation that female be submissive to males [ 41 , 42 ]. Literature showed that masculinity, culture, social norms, and beliefs about gender roles substantially contribute to the high prevalence of sexual abuse among females [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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Child sexual abuse and its determinants among children in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Mekonnen,

Tsega

2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Child sexual abuse is a significant public health concern and a breach of basic human rights affecting millions of children each year globally. It is typically not reported by victims, hence it remains usually concealed. Except for single studies with varying reports, there is no national studies conducted on child sexual abuse in Ethiopia. Therefore, this review determined the pooled magnitude and determinants of sexual abuse among children in Ethiopia. Potential articles were searched from PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of science using relevant searching key terms. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist was used to evaluate the quality of all selected articles. Data were analyzed using STATA Version 14 software. Publication bias was checked using Egger’s test and funnel plot. Cochran’s chi-squared test and I2 values were used to assess heterogeneity. A random-effects model was applied during meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of sexual abuse among 5,979 children in Ethiopia was 41.15% (95% CI: 24.44, 57.86). Sex of children (OR: 2.14, 95%CI: 1.12, 4.06), smoking (OR: 4.48, 95%CI: 1.26, 76.79), khat chewing (OR: 3.68, 95%CI: 1.62, 21.93), and alcohol use (OR: 4.77, 95%CI: 2.22, 10.25) were the determinants of child sexual abuse. The main perpetrators of sexual abuse against children were neighbors, boy/girlfriends, family members, school teachers, and stranger person. Child sexual abuse commonly took place in the victim’s or perpetrator’s home, school, and neighbor’s home. This review revealed that the magnitude of child sexual abuse in Ethiopia was relatively high and multiple factors determined the likelihood of sexual violence against children. Thus, policy-makers and concerned stakeholders should strengthen comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education to reduce the magnitude and consequences of child sexual abuse. Moreover, support with special attention should be given to children with mental illness and physical disabilities.

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Child sexual abuse and its determinants among children in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Mekonnen,

Tsega

2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…The setting for this study was the Agona district located in the Central region of Ghana. This district was part of the four (4) districts selected to participate in the trial conducted by the Ghana COMBAT Health Promotion Study (Ghana CHiPS project) which lasted for three years and included a baseline survey, midpoint and end-line evaluation [8,22].…”

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“…The prevalence of violence against women showed that the Africa region recorded highest rates for both IPV (36.6%) and non-intimate partner violence (11.9%) [7]. In Ghana, it was reported that 92% and 34% of women experience sexual and psychological violence from their partners, respectively [8].…”

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“…Following which, COMBAT members engage in sensitization and awareness raising activities within communities, case management, counselling, mediation as well as act as referrals between state agencies and VAW victims. These activities aim to: (i) raise public awareness about the causes and consequences of VAWG and women's rights, and change harmful social norms and practices that perpetuate violence; (ii) enhance coordinated efforts between community members, state agencies and other key actors to respond to violence within communities; and (iii) establish referral systems for survivors of violence to access support services [8,22]. The primary outcome of this intervention is a reduced incidence of violence against women, which will ultimately improve their wellbeing.…”

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Using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability for qualitative assessment of the "COMBAT" VAW intervention in Ghana

Hornuvo

Addo-Lartey

Alangea

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PLOS Glob Public Health

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Violence against women (VAW) is a global health problem, which leads to negative sexual, reproductive, mental and physical health outcomes, as well as death in extreme cases. Globally, over 35% of women are reported to have experienced some form of violence, while in Ghana, 37% of women have ever experienced physical violence. Considering that the sustainability of community-based VAW interventions is largely dependent on ownership, this study used the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) to assess the COMBAT (Community Based Action Teams) intervention (for example, ethicality, self-efficacy, and intervention coherence) which was implemented to prevent violence against women in Ghana. This qualitative research study was conducted at baseline and end-line of the intervention, which used COMBAT as a vehicle to change social norms on gender and violence in the Central region, Ghana. Participants comprised of adult (women and men) who reside in the Agona District. We analyzed the transcripts from eight (8) Focus Group Discussions conducted within one of the two intervention recipient sites (4 female community FGDs and 4 male community FGDs). Data was analyzed thematically using the Nvivo software version 12. Through the application of the TFA, the findings show that community members perceive VAW as inappropriate at the individual and community levels (ethicality), have good knowledge of the COMBAT intervention and how it works (intervention coherence). Also, the study shows that participants have a positive attitude towards the intervention and its components (positive affective attitude), and could take up components of the intervention, by reporting and seeking for VAW support (positive self-efficacy). There was a perceived reduction in VAW practices in the various communities, as well as a reduction in the abuse of women, thereby improving their well-being (intervention effectiveness). The COMBAT strategy was accepted by the community members hence could be sustained as a culturally appropriate intervention for preventing VAW.

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“…Nonetheless, the expectations and ideals encompassing the domestic arena have remained associated with femininity. This expectation is entrenched in Ghanaian society to the extent that women may experience intimate partner violence for not doing housework (Dako-Gyeke et al, 2019).…”

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‘I Do Not Want Her to be Doing Anything Stressful’: Men’s Involvement in Domestic Work During Pregnancy in Ghana

Ampim

Haukanes

Blystad

et al. 2022

Progress in Development Studies

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Drawing on qualitative research from rural and urban areas, this article contributes to evolving social research in Ghana on possible changes in the gendered distribution of domestic labour. Formulated within debates on ‘doing gender’ and ‘undoing gender’, this study examines the extent to which acts of gender transgression may potentially occur during peak reproductive periods in the lives of Ghanaian couples. The findings of the study indicate that the participants reiterated normative gendered definitions of men as primary providers and women as primary domestic caretakers. Nonetheless, it was noted that during their partner’s pregnancy, men in both urban and rural areas were willing to modify their daily schedule to incorporate more housework. Simultaneously, men’s involvement in all or most of the household chores was perceived as potentially dangerous to the gendered balance of labour in the family and could, according to the participants, stimulate laziness among female partners. Despite the apparent resistance to male performance of domestic chores, the article argues that men’s willingness to do housework during their partner’s pregnancy may be an early indicator of slow but steady transformations in gender relations in Ghana.

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'Small small quarrels bring about happiness or love in the relationships’: Exploring community perceptions and gendered norms contributing to male perpetrated intimate partner violence in the Central Region of Ghana

Cited by 9 publications

References 66 publications

Child sexual abuse and its determinants among children in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Child sexual abuse and its determinants among children in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability for qualitative assessment of the "COMBAT" VAW intervention in Ghana

‘I Do Not Want Her to be Doing Anything Stressful’: Men’s Involvement in Domestic Work During Pregnancy in Ghana

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