Technology as Both a Facilitator of and Response to Youth Intimate Partner Violence: Perspectives from Advocates in the Global-South

Ferreira, Gisella Lopes Gomes Pinto

doi:10.1108/978-1-83982-848-520211032

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“…It is important to note that although the cybersphere could be an inclusive and interactive environment for mental health intervention development and distribution, it is often haunted by issues ranging from high dependence on basic infrastructure (e.g., broadband access) and cybercrimes (e.g., cyberbullying and cyberstalking) to social media addiction [ 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ]. Studies found that privacy and security issues inherent to technological devices and platforms could influence victims’ appreciation and utilization of technology-based mental health interventions [ 62 ], not to mention that in cybersphere, damage related to privacy and data-handling breaches could be extremely difficult to estimate and/or contain.…”

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Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions for Domestic Violence Victims Amid COVID-19

Cheshmehzangi

McDonnell

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Domestic violence is a threat to human dignity and public health. Mounting evidence shows that domestic violence erodes personal and public health, spawning issues such as lifelong mental health challenges. To further compound the situation, COVID-19 and societies’ poor response to the pandemic have not only worsened the domestic violence crisis but also disrupted mental health services for domestic violence victims. While technology-based health solutions can overcome physical constraints posed by the pandemic and offer timely support to address domestic violence victims’ mental health issues, there is a dearth of research in the literature. To bridge the research gap, in this study, we aim to examine technology-based mental health solutions for domestic violence victims amid COVID-19. Methods: A literature review was conducted to examine solutions that domestic violence victims can utilize to safeguard and improve their mental health amid COVID-19. Databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus were utilized for the literature search. The search was focused on four themes: domestic violence, mental health, technology-based interventions, and COVID-19. A reverse search of pertinent references was conducted in Google Scholar. The social ecological model was utilized to systematically structure the review findings. Results: The findings show that a wide array of technology-based solutions has been proposed to address mental health challenges faced by domestic violence victims amid COVID-19. However, none of these proposals is based on empirical evidence amid COVID-19. In terms of social and ecological levels of influence, most of the interventions were developed on the individual level, as opposed to the community level or social level, effectively placing the healthcare responsibility on the victims rather than government and health officials. Furthermore, most of the articles failed to address risks associated with utilizing technology-based interventions (e.g., privacy issues) or navigating the online environment (e.g., cyberstalking). Conclusion: Overall, our findings highlight the need for greater research endeavors on the research topic. Although technology-based interventions have great potential in resolving domestic violence victims’ mental health issues, risks associated with these health solutions should be comprehensively acknowledged and addressed.

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Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions for Domestic Violence Victims Amid COVID-19

Cheshmehzangi

McDonnell

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“…In the world, around 16 million teenagers give birth each year, with 95% of them coming from upcoming nations. Nearly a quarter of girls between the ages of 15 and 19 are married (LMICs) [6]. Trends in an increased rate of unmarriages do not point to a reduction in the age at which youths first engage in sexual activity; instead, there is a need to improve access to SRH knowledge, services, and skills so that people can learn more about sexuality, avoid unintended pregnancies, and stop sexually transmitted diseases [7].…”

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Assessment of Factors Influencing Utilization of Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Youth in Samburu County, Kenya

Ali,

Mogere,

Juma

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Background: Globally, around 16 million teenagers give birth each year, with 95% of them coming from upcoming nations in developing nations like Kenya, youths deal with a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Youth in Kenya frequently experience serious health issues like unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, and sexually transmitted infections. Objective: The study aimed to assess factors influencing the use of youth-friendly reproductive health services among youths and adolescents in Samburu County, Kenya. Methods: The study employed an analytical cross-sectional study design. The Chi-square test for independence and binary logistic regression were employed to establish a relationship between independent and dependent variables. Results: From this study, the presence of a reproductive health facility (OR=2.4,95%CI=0.220-0.801) and community mobilization campaigns (OR=4.7,95%CI=0.093-0.485) increased the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services. The presence of peer pressure (OR=2,95%CI=0.266-0.971), healthcare providers' poor attitude (OR=2.1,95%CI=0.276-0.881), and lack of privacy (OR=2,95%CI=0.290-0.974) reduced the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services. Conclusion: In this study, the utilization of youth-friendly reproductive health services was 40.6%. The presence of a reproductive health facility, having visited a reproductive health facility, the presence of religious influence, and community mobilization campaigns increased the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services. The presence of peer pressure, being male and single in the marital status category, healthcare providers' poor attitude, and lack of privacy reduced the odds of utilizing youth-friendly reproductive health services.

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Technology as Both a Facilitator of and Response to Youth Intimate Partner Violence: Perspectives from Advocates in the Global-South

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Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions for Domestic Violence Victims Amid COVID-19

Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions for Domestic Violence Victims Amid COVID-19

Assessment of Factors Influencing Utilization of Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Youth in Samburu County, Kenya

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