TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Experiences of gender-based violence among Somali refugee women: a socio-ecological model approach
JO  - Culture health and sexuality
A1  - Adebayo, Comfort Tosin
A1  - Olukotun, Oluwatoyin V.
A1  - Olukotun, Mary
A1  - Kirungi, Jackline
A1  - Gondwe, Kaboni Whitney
A1  - Crooks, Natasha K.
A1  - Singer, Randi B.
A1  - Adams, Shukri
A1  - Alfaifi, Faten Yahya
A1  - Dressel, Anne
A1  - Fahmy, Laila
A1  - Kako, Peninah
A1  - Snethen, Julia
A1  - Mkandawire-Valhmu, Lucy
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Gender-based violence (GBV) is an all-encompassing term that speaks to acts or threats that may lead to physical, sexual or emotional harm to an individual based on their gender. This paper provides a scoping review of research on gender-based violence among Somali refugee women in different parts of the world. Using the socio-ecological model as a framework, we reviewed 30 empirical studies focusing on some form of GBV among Somali refugee women. We identified societal, community and individual factors contributing to the experience of GBV. We also discuss how these factors influence women's willingness to access care, especially healthcare and social services. The review reveals that oftentimes, institutions that work closely with this population have a limited understanding of how closely culture affects the willingness and ability to seek help about GBV. Based on our analysis, we suggest ways in which social institutions and healthcare providers can provide culturally-safe support to Somali refugee women who have experienced some form of GBV.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1369-1058
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2023.2236163
ID  - ref1
ER  -