Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa
<b>Background</b>: Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant and entrenched issue affecting various aspects of daily life. Entrenched within South African institutions, cultures, and traditions, GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbated by prevailing gender ster...
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| description | <b>Background</b>: Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant and entrenched issue affecting various aspects of daily life. Entrenched within South African institutions, cultures, and traditions, GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbated by prevailing gender stereotypes and biases. Despite South Africa’s reputation as one of the most difficult countries for women, this assertion is debatable. This study aimed to delve into the firsthand experiences of GBV victims during the COVID-19 lockdown in Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative approach and interpretative phenomenological design were used. The setting of the study was a non-governmental organization in Region F of Gauteng Province. The population of women aged 18 to 49 who encountered GBV during the lockdown was sampled. Twelve participants were interviewed through face-to-face unstructured interviews guided by a central question. Thematic analysis was employed to scrutinize the data and ethical protocols and trustworthiness were meticulously observed throughout the study. <b>Results</b>: Findings revealed that GBV victims during the lockdown encountered various challenges, including limited access to transportation, financial constraints, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, and inadequate welfare services, contributing to heightened suicidal tendencies. Recommendations were formulated based on the research findings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8934b7573c0148d4ac39e75718d486ca2025-08-20T02:52:35ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602025-01-011427410.3390/socsci14020074Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South AfricaCarol Nontyatyambo Mbokodo0Azwinndini Gladys Mudau1Rachel Lebese2Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South AfricaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa<b>Background</b>: Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant and entrenched issue affecting various aspects of daily life. Entrenched within South African institutions, cultures, and traditions, GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbated by prevailing gender stereotypes and biases. Despite South Africa’s reputation as one of the most difficult countries for women, this assertion is debatable. This study aimed to delve into the firsthand experiences of GBV victims during the COVID-19 lockdown in Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative approach and interpretative phenomenological design were used. The setting of the study was a non-governmental organization in Region F of Gauteng Province. The population of women aged 18 to 49 who encountered GBV during the lockdown was sampled. Twelve participants were interviewed through face-to-face unstructured interviews guided by a central question. Thematic analysis was employed to scrutinize the data and ethical protocols and trustworthiness were meticulously observed throughout the study. <b>Results</b>: Findings revealed that GBV victims during the lockdown encountered various challenges, including limited access to transportation, financial constraints, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, and inadequate welfare services, contributing to heightened suicidal tendencies. Recommendations were formulated based on the research findings.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/2/74COVID-19gender-based violenceisolationabuse |
| spellingShingle | Carol Nontyatyambo Mbokodo Azwinndini Gladys Mudau Rachel Lebese Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa Social Sciences COVID-19 gender-based violence isolation abuse |
| title | Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| title_full | Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| title_short | Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During COVID-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| title_sort | experiences of gender based violence victims during covid 19 lockdown in the selected region f of gauteng province south africa |
| topic | COVID-19 gender-based violence isolation abuse |
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