Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Somali Women With Refugee Status: A Framework for Analysis and Action-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Somali Women With Refugee Status: A Framework for Analysis and Action

Published:2024-09-09 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:1043-6596
Container-title:Journal of Transcultural Nursing
language:en
Short-container-title:J Transcult Nurs

Author:

Olukotun Oluwatoyin¹^ORCID,Abusbaitan Hanan²,Hearst Mary O.³,Pirsch Anna³,Hoffman Sarah J.³,Martin Lauren³,Connor Jennifer Jo³,Adebayo Comfort Tosin⁴^ORCID,Eyadat Anwar²,Dressel Anne²^ORCID,Giama Nasra³,McMorris Barbara J.³,Adams Shukri⁵,Gondwe Kaboni W.⁶,Lopez Alexa A.²,Graf Maria⁷^ORCID,Mekonnen Hussen⁸,Mersha Sisay Bekele⁹,Demissie Ashenafi Ayalneh¹⁰^ORCID,Mkandawire-Valhmu Lucy³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of Portland, OR, USA

2. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA

3. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

4. Towson University, MD, USA

5. Ras Al Khaimah Medical & Health Sciences University, UAE

6. University of Washington, Seattle, USA

7. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, USA

8. Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

9. University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, Chicago, USA

10. Arsi University, Assela, Ethiopia

Abstract

Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) poses a significant threat to women with refugee status. Methodology: Following our analysis based on a previously published scoping review, we introduce a conceptual framework based on postcolonial feminist theory to inform research, policy, and practice that addresses the unique risk factors faced by Somali women with refugee status experiencing GBV and encountering barriers to care. Result: The framework synthesizes existing literature, incorporates findings from previous work with Somali women, and emphasizes the importance of understanding structural and sociocultural factors influencing help-seeking. Discussion: By developing women-centered interventions, health care and social service institutions can play a pivotal role in addressing GBV for Somali women with refugee status.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Link

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/10436596241274121

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