Displaced African Female Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Challenges for Mental Health Providers.
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چکیده
Conflict throughout Africa has created havoc for many. This overwhelming chaos has led to the disintegration of social order and generated widespread gender-based violence. As a result, African women have become casualties, experienced brutal acts of sexual violence, and been forced into exile. Drawing on the tribulations of displaced African female survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, this article discusses these women's experiences and highlights the barriers and struggles encountered while seeking refuge. The article concludes by exploring the challenges of providing culturally informed, strength-focused mental health services to these women as they rebuild their lives in a new sociocultural context.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Violence against women
دوره 20 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014