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Adebayo CT, Olukotun OV, Olukotun M, Kirungi J, Gondwe KW, Crooks NK, Singer RB, Adams S, Alfaifi FY, Dressel A, Fahmy L, Kako P, Snethen J, Valhmu LM. Experiences of gender-based violence among Somali refugee women: a socio-ecological model approach. CULTURE, HEALTH & SEXUALITY 2024; 26:654-670. [PMID: 37516928 PMCID: PMC10825063 DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2023.2236163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
Abstract
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.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta-Edmonton, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of African & African Diaspora Studies, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Human Development Nursing Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Human Development Nursing Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Ras Al Khaimah School of Nursing, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Jazan, Gizan, Saudi Arabia
| | - Julia Snethen
- College of Nursing, University of Jazan, Gizan, Saudi Arabia
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Brekke JP. Informing hard-to-reach immigrant groups about COVID-19—Reaching the Somali population in Oslo. JOURNAL OF REFUGEE STUDIES 2021:feab053. [PMCID: PMC8136018 DOI: 10.1093/jrs/feab053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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