Support for children born of rape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: mother's experiences and challenges.

IF 3.1 2区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Euphrasie Kaningini Wamunzila, Frieda Vandeninden
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Abstract

The repercussions of rape extend far beyond the act itself. Women who become pregnant as a result of rape are frequently forced to keep unwanted children, as abortion is generally perceived as unacceptable and illegal within the community. The aim of this study is to examine the socioeconomic challenges encountered by mother of children born of rape in the care of this children. The methodological approach of this study is based on a qualitative analysis. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 33 female survivors of sexual violence with children born of rape in the eastern DRC in the Kabare territory of the Katana groupement. The findings reveal that while all survivors experience trauma, those who give birth require distinct support. Mothers face numerous challenges in their caregiving roles, including financial hardship, fear of employment, low educational levels, loss of assets, lack of spousal support, and social stigmatization. Consequently, children born of rape encounter significant obstacles, especially for boys, in accessing basic services because of their mothers' trauma, absence of paternal support, maternal ignorance, and societal stigma. Specific measures should be taken to improve the quality of life for both mothers and children affected by rape, fostering resilience and empowering them to overcome the numerous challenges they face.

支持刚果民主共和国因强奸而出生的儿童:母亲的经验和挑战。
强奸的影响远远超出了行为本身。因强奸而怀孕的妇女往往被迫留下不想要的孩子,因为堕胎在社区内通常被认为是不可接受和非法的。本研究的目的是研究强奸儿童的母亲在照顾这些孩子时遇到的社会经济挑战。本研究的方法论是基于定性分析。在刚果民主共和国东部Katana团体的Kabare领土,对33名性暴力的女性幸存者进行了半结构化访谈,她们的孩子是因强奸而生的。研究结果显示,虽然所有幸存者都经历过创伤,但那些分娩的人需要不同的支持。母亲在照顾子女方面面临许多挑战,包括经济困难、害怕就业、教育水平低、资产损失、缺乏配偶支持和社会污名化。因此,由于母亲的创伤、缺乏父亲的支持、母亲的无知和社会的耻辱,因强奸而出生的儿童,特别是男孩,在获得基本服务方面遇到了重大障碍。应采取具体措施,改善受强奸影响的母亲和儿童的生活质量,培养他们的复原力,使他们有能力克服所面临的众多挑战。
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Conflict and Health
Conflict and Health Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
CiteScore
6.10
自引率
5.60%
发文量
57
审稿时长
18 weeks
期刊介绍: Conflict and Health is a highly-accessed, open access journal providing a global platform to disseminate insightful and impactful studies documenting the public health impacts and responses related to armed conflict, humanitarian crises, and forced migration.
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