Intimate partner violence: an orthopaedic agenda

In 2019, South Africa made global headlines as thousands marched to parliament following the murder and rape of a 19-yearold university student. The population was taking a stand against gender-based violence (GBV). Femicide in South Africa is five times higher than the global average,1 with intimat...

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Published inSA Orthopaedic Journal Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 13
Main Authors Cotchobos, C, Chironga, K, Maswime, S, Maqungo, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Johannesburg Medpharm Publications 18.03.2024
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Summary:In 2019, South Africa made global headlines as thousands marched to parliament following the murder and rape of a 19-yearold university student. The population was taking a stand against gender-based violence (GBV). Femicide in South Africa is five times higher than the global average,1 with intimate partner violence (IPV) being the primary contributor.2 One in three women globally have experienced IPV in their lifetime, with the brunt borne by low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs).2,3 Despite this, the IPV challenge remains largely neglected in the LMIC setting, with a lack of meaningful interventions. Action needs to be taken.
ISSN:2309-8309
1681-150X
2309-8309
DOI:10.17159/2309-8309/2024/v23n1a2