Researchers: Moreoagae B. Randa, Julie McGarry, Sarah Griffiths, Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith. January 2024 What Is The Study About? This qualitative review aimed to explore the experiences of women seeking care from first-contact healthcare facilities in South Africa after sexual violence and during follow- up care. Why Is This Important? Sexual violence against women is a global phenomenon. This is a particular issue in South Africa, where it is estimated with evidence prov

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a crisis in South Africa, classified as a national disaster. Extensive research from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that over 33.1% of SA women over the age of 18 have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, with nearly 40% experiencing some form of physical or sexual violence. Prevalence and Types of Abuse - Roughly one in ten women (9.8%) have experienced lifetime sexual violence, while 33.1% have experience