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Citation

Padmanabhanunni A, Edwards D. Qual. Health Res. 2015; 26(6): 818-829.

Affiliation

Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1049732315573201

PMID

25717053

Abstract

This article examines the experiences of nine rape survivors who participated in the Silent Protest, an annual protest march at Rhodes University that aims to highlight the sexual abuse of women, validate the harm done, and foster solidarity among survivors. Participants responded to a semi-structured interview focusing on the context of their rape and its impact, and their experiences of participation in the Protest. In the first phase of data analysis, synoptic case narratives were written. In the second, themes from participants' experience were identified using interpretative phenomenological analysis. In the third, the data were examined in light of questions around the extent to which participation contributed to healing. Participants reported experiences of validation and empowerment but the majority were suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. In some cases, participation had exacerbated self-blame and avoidant coping. Recommendations are made about the provision of psychoeducation and counseling at such events.


Language: en

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