TY - JOUR
T1 - The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia
T2 - a qualitative study
AU - Kaufman, Michelle R.
AU - Grilo, Graziele
AU - Williams, Ashlie M.
AU - Marea, Christina X.
AU - Fentaye, Fasil Walelign
AU - Abebe Gebretsadik, Lakew
AU - Yedenekal, Shifera Asfaw
N1 - Funding Information:
This research was funded by a 2014 developmental grant from the Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research, an NIH funded programme (P30AI094189), which is supported by the following NIH Co-Funding and Participating Institutes and Centers: NIAID, NCI, NICHD, NHLBI, NIDA, NIMH, NIA, FIC, NIGMS, NIDDK, and OAR. The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. We are grateful to Drs. Andrea Ruff and Jacqueline Campbell for their mentorship on this study. Also thank you to Dr. Eshetu Girma for his assistance in the early conceptualisation of the data collection procedures, as well as to our Community Advisory Board. We are grateful to those who collected the data, especially given the seriousness of the topics discussed. But most importantly, we have the greatest respect and appreciation for those who shared their stories of experiencing violence and the consequences of risk behaviour. Their candidness will allow us to move this work forward in the direction of full prevention efforts.
Funding Information:
This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health [P30AI094189]. This research was funded by a 2014 developmental grant from the Johns Hopkins University Center?for AIDS Research, an NIH funded programme (P30AI094189), which is supported by the following NIH Co-Funding and Participating Institutes and Centers: NIAID, NCI, NICHD, NHLBI, NIDA, NIMH, NIA, FIC, NIGMS, NIDDK, and OAR.?The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. We are grateful to Drs. Andrea Ruff and Jacqueline Campbell for their mentorship on this study. Also thank you to Dr. Eshetu Girma for his assistance in the early conceptualisation of the data collection procedures, as well as to our Community Advisory Board. We are grateful to those who collected the data, especially given the seriousness of the topics discussed. But most importantly, we have the greatest respect and appreciation for those who shared their stories of experiencing violence and the consequences of risk behaviour. Their candidness will allow us to move this work forward in the direction of full prevention efforts.
Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020/7/2
Y1 - 2020/7/2
N2 - Women who experience gender-based violence (GBV) are at risk for adverse sexual health outcomes, as they may be unable to fully negotiate sexual encounters. This may be especially true for females at universities in Ethiopia, where women are the minority and patriarchal norms prevail. This study explored students’ experiences and faculty’s perceptions of GBV and sexual risk behaviours at two Ethiopian universities. Individual interviews were conducted with students, and focus group discussions were held with students and faculty/staff. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to explore the relationship between GBV and sexual risk and identify intervention points. Data revealed that female students at both universities are regularly exposed to GBV, which in combination with risky sexual behaviours may threaten their health. Participants (n = 126) reported a belief that women who violate traditional gender norms are more prone to violence. Substance use was reported to contribute to risky behaviours, particularly for women. Participants reported male students sometimes encourage female intoxication in order to achieve sexual encounters. Sexual health and GBV-related services are provided, but participants highlighted necessary improvements. If females are to safely pursue higher education in Ethiopia, campus-based interventions focused on GBV and sexual risk are greatly needed.
AB - Women who experience gender-based violence (GBV) are at risk for adverse sexual health outcomes, as they may be unable to fully negotiate sexual encounters. This may be especially true for females at universities in Ethiopia, where women are the minority and patriarchal norms prevail. This study explored students’ experiences and faculty’s perceptions of GBV and sexual risk behaviours at two Ethiopian universities. Individual interviews were conducted with students, and focus group discussions were held with students and faculty/staff. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to explore the relationship between GBV and sexual risk and identify intervention points. Data revealed that female students at both universities are regularly exposed to GBV, which in combination with risky sexual behaviours may threaten their health. Participants (n = 126) reported a belief that women who violate traditional gender norms are more prone to violence. Substance use was reported to contribute to risky behaviours, particularly for women. Participants reported male students sometimes encourage female intoxication in order to achieve sexual encounters. Sexual health and GBV-related services are provided, but participants highlighted necessary improvements. If females are to safely pursue higher education in Ethiopia, campus-based interventions focused on GBV and sexual risk are greatly needed.
KW - Ethiopia
KW - Gender-based violence
KW - sexual risk behaviour
KW - university students
KW - youth
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U2 - 10.1080/19419899.2019.1667418
DO - 10.1080/19419899.2019.1667418
M3 - Article
C2 - 33763165
AN - SCOPUS:85074038237
SN - 1941-9899
VL - 11
SP - 198
EP - 211
JO - Psychology and Sexuality
JF - Psychology and Sexuality
IS - 3
ER -