@article{ref1,
title="Perceptions of the intervention utility and effectiveness in supporting and reintegrating youths born of genocidal rape in Rwanda",
journal="Adolescent health, medicine and therapeutics",
year="2023",
author="Nyirandamutsa, Fortunée and Niyonsenga, Japhet and Gaju, Kethina Lisette and Izabayo, Josias and Kambibi, Emilienne and Munderere, Samuel and Sebuhoro, Célestin and Muhayisa, Assumpta and Sezibera, Vincent",
volume="14",
number="",
pages="141-151",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Birth through genocidal rape has a detrimental impact on the health of the offspring; however, there is scarce literature that focuses on efforts to support and reintegrate people born of this crime due to the lack of needs assessments that can inform policies and interventions. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study sought to explore perceptions of the intervention utility and effectiveness in supporting and reintegrating offspring born of the 1994 genocidal rape against the Tutsi in Rwanda. <br><br>METHODS: A purposive sample of 16 dyads of non-partnered mothers raped in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and their offspring participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews. The transcribed interview verbatims were uploaded to NVivo 12 and analyzed inductively using thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: The analysis resulted in several subthemes that were grouped into four main themes based on research questions. These themes included the reconstruction of a positive image (ie, hardworking, contribution to the community, supporting vulnerable people, etc.), the benefits of collaborating with peers in a similar situation (ie, a sense of belonging, self-acceptance, relieving distress and emotional pain, etc.), the support obtained from Survivors Fund Rwanda (ie, psychosocial support, financial support for school fees, support to get a job), and the intervention and strategies needed (ie, continuous psychosocial support, catch-up learning programs, accompaniment support, advocacy to get a job, supporting the parents, etc.). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Our results highlight how the youth born of genocidal rape are reconstructing a positive image and self-advocacy, their perception of obtained support, and the recommended intervention. These findings will help in initiating or strengthening interventions targeting this population, especially strategies to support and reintegrate them.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1179-318X",
doi="10.2147/AHMT.S412300",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/AHMT.S412300"
}