Gender, role in domestic violence as victim or perpetrator and coping strategies in Uganda: implications for gender-inclusive counsellors

Abstract Background: There has been a reported increase in cases of domestic violence during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, however systematic research data is still unavailable. This study was conducted to find out domestic violence prevalence and coping strategies among married adults during lockdown due to COVID-19 in India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among married men and women in the month of April 2020. Data regarding socio-demographic profile, domestic violence and coping strategies employed during lockdown was collected thorough google forms. 97.9% forms were completely filled by the respondents. Descriptive analysis was done. Results: Out of 94 study participants, about 7.4% (n=7) had faced domestic violence during lockdown. Out of these 7 participants, about 85.7% (n=6) reported increased frequency of domestic violence during lockdown. About half of the victims chose to ignore it (57.1%, n=4) or used yoga/meditation (42.9%, n=3) to cope. Conclusion: With about 7.4% study participants facing domestic violence during lockdown, it is necessary to study its detailed epidemiology in pandemics so that interventions like helpline numbers, screening of patients during tele-consultation, etc. which can be delivered even during lockdown with the help of healthcare and frontline workers could be devised to address this problem.

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The Influence of Gender Roles and Coping Strategies to The Fishermen’s Family Happiness Index

Journal of Family Sciences ◽

10.29244/jfs.5.1.1-19 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-19

Author(s):

Rona Aulia Karimah ◽

Herien Puspitawati

Keyword(s):

Gender Roles ◽

Gender Role ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Negative Effect ◽

And Coping ◽

Positive Effect

Seasonal changes will have an impact on the lives of fishermen’s families, especially the economic sector. Changes in the sea and non-sea seasons have an impact on family cooperation in survival. These effects will be seen in the gender role of husband and wife in solving problems in fishermen’s families. This study aims to analyze the effect of gender roles and coping strategies on fishermen’s family happiness index. The study design used a cross-sectional study with interviews and questionnaire assistance. The research sample was selected by purposive sampling with respondents of 40 fishermen’s families in the Toboali District, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. The gender role variables, coping strategies, and fishermen’s family happiness index are in the medium category. There is a correlation between coping strategies with the happiness index of fishermen’s families. The number of family members shows a significant negative effect on the happiness index in the sea and non-sea seasons. Meanwhile, coping strategies present a significant positive effect on the happiness index of fishermen’s families in the sea and non-sea seasons.

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Coping strategies for domestic violence against pregnant female adolescents: integrative review

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0682 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. 693-699 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cibele Monteiro Macedo ◽

Paula Orchiucci Miura ◽

Dora Mariela Salcedo Barrientos ◽

Gisele Almeida Lopes ◽

Emiko Yoshikawa Egry

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Professional Training ◽

Pregnant Female ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Pregnant Adolescents ◽

Mesh Terms ◽

Care Approach ◽

And Coping

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate and analyze in the scientific literature coping strategies for domestic violence against pregnant female adolescents. Method: This is an integrative literature review, conducted from July to August 2017 on LILACS, SciELO and PubMed, using the descriptors and the MeSH terms: confrontation, violence, adolescent, pregnant women, prenatal care. Result: The sample comprised 9 articles that were organized and characterized according to year, country of study and coping strategy used. The main forms of coping involved the active search for cases and the primary care approach with all family members. Conclusion: Individualized prenatal care, the change in professional training and networking activities were pointed out as important components of the strategies for coping with violence against pregnant adolescents.

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Experience and coping strategies of women victims of domestic violence and their professional caregivers: a qualitative study

Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia ◽

10.5114/nan.2021.105624 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1-2) ◽

pp. 92-100

Author(s):

Elaheh Asadi-Bidmeshki ◽

Jamileh Mohtashami ◽

Meimanat Hosseini ◽

Seyyed Mehdi Saberi ◽

Fiona Nolan

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Women Victims ◽

And Coping

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GENDER ROLE IN HOUSEHOLD FOOD ACCESS IN GITHUNGURI AND MWALA SUB-COUNTIES OF KENYA

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss5.1500 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 215-231

Author(s):

Fridah Mugo ◽

Geoffrey Kinyanjui Waweru ◽

Stanely Omuterema Oluchiri

Keyword(s):

Gender Role ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Food Access ◽

Sampling Strategy ◽

Well Being ◽

P Value ◽

Significance Level ◽

Household Food ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Coping

Food access is a critical concern for every household, community or government as it is a basic source for human energy to do work and for survival. Access to food is an essential component of good nutrition, health and well-being. Food access risks affecting households and mainly the poor arise from many sources. Knowledge of food access risk sources and coping strategies can contribute to forward planning to avert food security hazards. This study analyzed the extent of gender role difference in household food access and established the relationship between household food access and coping strategies employed during hazards. The study was carried out in high and medium potential livelihood zones of Githunguri and Mwala Sub-Counties respectively. Multistage sampling strategy was used to get the sample of 384 households. Face to face interviews using structured questionnaires were conducted. Two Focus Group Discussions of 10 persons each with balanced gender, were conducted. Five key informants per sub-county were also interviewed using key informant schedules. Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistical data Package for Social Sciences Version 17. Chi-Square χ2 test results for variables in 24 out of 30 gender role variables indicated a p value less than the significance level (0.00 <.05). The study therefore rejected the null hypothesis and concluded that there was significant difference in gender role based food access in male and female headed households in Githunguri and Mwala Sub-Counties. The study recommended two studies that include: (i) Determination of opportunities and constraints to optimal income generation for improved food access (ii) Opportunities and constraints to increased food production by gender hence food access.

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