@article{ref1,
title="Multiyear, multisectoral training program in Kenya to enhance medical-legal processes in response to sexual and gender-based violence",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2022",
author="Albezreh, Salma and Anastario, Mike and Ulibarrí, Billy J. and Naimer, Karen and Johnson, Katy and McHale, Thomas and Mishori, Ranit and Macias-Konstantopoulos, Wendy L. and Olson, Rose and Nelson, Brett D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) leads to severe sequelae for individuals and communities. Lack of cross-sector coordination inhibits effective medical-legal support and justice for survivors. Multisectoral trainings for health, legal, and law enforcement professionals on survivor-centered SGBV care were conducted in Kenya during 2012-2018. Evaluation utilized objective structured clinical examinations, standardized patients, knowledge assessments, and interviews. A total of 446 professionals participated in 18 trainings. Mean knowledge scores increased from 75.6% to 84.7% (p < .001). Thirty interviews revealed improved survivor confidentiality, increased specialized hospital care, more comprehensive forensic care, and greater cross-sector collaboration. Participants reported survivors feeling more comfortable pursuing legal action and increased perpetrator convictions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/10778012221099984",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778012221099984"
}