Exploring drivers and prevention strategies for sexual violence among adolescent girls and young women in Kicukiro, Rwanda.

IF 2.9 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Frontiers in reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-01-29 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/frph.2025.1420947
Wongani Patricia Kawonga, Sam M Livingstone, Augustine Ndaimani, Jean Pierre Sibomana, Tsion Yohannes Waka, Maxwell Mhlanga, Andrew Mclellan
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Abstract

Introduction: Sexual violence against adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) is a pervasive issue globally, with particularly high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the drivers and prevention strategies for sexual violence among AGYW in Kicukiro, Rwanda.

Methods: A descriptive exploratory design guided by the socioecological model and feminist standpoint theory was employed. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 AGYW participating in a mentorship program and 5 male community members. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key drivers and potential prevention strategies.

Results: Four themes emerged: (1) empowering mentorship programs, (2) tiered drivers of sexual violence, (3) optimizing violence-mitigating resources, and (4) interference with judicial processes. Key drivers of sexual violence included substance use, transactional sexual relationships, inadequate family protection, entrenched gender stereotypes, and limited legal literacy.

Conclusion: Findings underscore the need for multifaceted interventions that address systemic and cultural barriers, strengthen legal frameworks, and expand community-based programs. Addressing sexual violence requires a holistic approach, integrating empowerment initiatives, robust community engagement, and legal reforms to create safer environments for AGYW. The mentorship program's success suggests scalability across other settings.

探讨卢旺达基库基罗少女和年轻妇女遭受性暴力的动因和预防策略。
导言:针对少女和年轻妇女的性暴力是全球普遍存在的问题,在撒哈拉以南非洲地区尤为普遍。本研究探讨了卢旺达基基罗的AGYW中性暴力的驱动因素和预防策略。方法:采用以社会生态学模型和女性主义立场理论为指导的描述性探索性设计。对13名参加师徒计划的AGYW和5名男性社区成员进行了深度访谈。采用专题分析对数据进行了分析,以确定关键驱动因素和潜在的预防战略。结果:出现了四个主题:(1)授权指导计划,(2)分层性暴力驱动因素,(3)优化暴力缓解资源,(4)干预司法程序。性暴力的主要驱动因素包括药物使用、交易性性关系、家庭保护不足、根深蒂固的性别陈规定型观念和法律知识有限。结论:调查结果强调需要采取多方面的干预措施,解决体制和文化障碍,加强法律框架,扩大社区项目。解决性暴力问题需要采取整体方法,整合赋权举措、积极的社区参与和法律改革,为性暴力妇女创造更安全的环境。导师计划的成功表明,它可以在其他环境中推广。
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