gender based violence

Question 1

what type of violence affects women and girls

Answer 1

sex selective abortion 
female infanticide
neglect
FGM
child abuse
malnutrition
forced prostitution 
trafficking 
forced marriage
psychological abuse
rape
honor killing
dowry 
sexual assualt
homicide
elder/ widow abuse
economic abuse

Question 2

when are women at greatest risk for abuse

Answer 2

post partum

Question 3

what are the features of rape

Answer 3

approx 1 in 20 women are victims of rape

most rapes carried out by someone known to the partner

Question 4

what are the features of stalking and harrasment

Answer 4

surveillance
unwanted phone calls/ texts
un wanted gifts and cards 
cyber stalking 
threats
contacting family and friends
damage to property

Question 5

what are the some of the problems with commercial sexual exploitation

Answer 5

coercion
linked to organised crime
child exploitation
human trafficking

Question 6

what is childhood sexual abuse

Answer 6

90% men

one in four women experienced

Question 7

what are the public health approaches to the elimination of GBV

Answer 7

Education 
address societal attitudes and beliefs
national campaigns 
encourage men to challenge sexual behaviours
ensure health services

Question 8

what are the principles of good practice

Answer 8

safety is paramount 
treat people with respect at all times 
only ask women about abuse if she is alone 
document your findings
recognise other agencies
keep yourself safe

Question 9

what are the impacts of GBV

Answer 9

injuries and disabilty
trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, addictions, inability to enjoy sex
STIs, infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy complications
poor births