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dc.titleGender-Based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region during COVID-19: A Hidden Pandemic behind Closed Doors
dc.contributor.authorNagashima-Hayashi, Michiko
dc.contributor.authorDurrance-Bagale, Anna
dc.contributor.authorMarzouk, Manar
dc.contributor.authorUng, Mengieng
dc.contributor.authorLam, Sze Tung
dc.contributor.authorNeo, Pearlyn
dc.contributor.authorHoward, Natasha
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-04T06:45:41Z
dc.date.available2022-05-04T06:45:41Z
dc.date.issued2022-02-01
dc.identifier.citationNagashima-Hayashi, Michiko, Durrance-Bagale, Anna, Marzouk, Manar, Ung, Mengieng, Lam, Sze Tung, Neo, Pearlyn, Howard, Natasha (2022-02-01). Gender-Based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region during COVID-19: A Hidden Pandemic behind Closed Doors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 19 (4). ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042239
dc.identifier.issn16617827
dc.identifier.issn16604601
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/224736
dc.description.abstractSince the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been reports of increased violence against women globally. We aimed to explore factors associated with reported increases in gender-based violence (GBV) during the pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region. We conducted 47 semi-structured interviews with experts working in sexual and reproductive health in 12 countries in the region. We analysed data thematically, using the socio-ecological framework of violence. Risks associated with increased GBV included economic strain, alcohol use and school closures, together with reduced access to health and social services. We highlight the need to address heightened risk factors, the importance of proactively identifying instances of GBV and protecting women and girls through establishing open and innovative communication channels, along with addressing underlying issues of gender inequality and social norms. Violence is exacerbated during public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Identifying and supporting women at risk, as well as preventing domestic violence during lockdowns and movement restrictions is an emerging challenge. Our findings can help inform the adoption of improved surveillance and research, as well as innovative interventions to prevent violence and detect and protect victims.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
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dc.subjectScience & Technology
dc.subjectLife Sciences & Biomedicine
dc.subjectEnvironmental Sciences
dc.subjectPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health
dc.subjectEnvironmental Sciences & Ecology
dc.subjectviolence against women
dc.subjectdomestic violence
dc.subjectgender-based violence
dc.subjectintimate partner violence
dc.subjectsexual violence
dc.subjectsexual and reproductive health
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectAsia-Pacific
dc.subjectRISK-FACTORS
dc.subjectWOMEN
dc.typeArticle
dc.date.updated2022-05-04T05:57:33Z
dc.contributor.departmentDEAN'S OFFICE (SSH SCH OF PUBLIC HEALTH)
dc.description.doi10.3390/ijerph19042239
dc.description.sourcetitleINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
dc.description.volume19
dc.description.issue4
dc.published.statePublished
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