Impact of COVID-19 on Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Services in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey

• Main Authors: Charlotte M. Roy (Author), Paul Bukuluki (Author), Sara E. Casey (Author), Moriam O. Jagun (Author), Neetu A. John (Author), Nicoletta Mabhena (Author), Mary Mwangi (Author), Terry McGovern (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundEpidemics and other complex emergencies historically have had a disproportionate impact on women and girls, increasing their vulnerability to gender-based violence (GBV). The COVID-19 pandemic has been no different, with reports of rising cases of GBV emerging worldwide. Already a signific...