Investigating the Barriers and Possibilities for Improving the Healthcare Service of Female Survivors of Gender-based Violence in Upper Egypt
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Gender-Based Violence. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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Official title
Barriers and Opportunities in Delivering Healthcare Services for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Experience From a Safe Women's Unit in Upper Egypt
Overview
Female survivors of gender-based violence in Upper Egypt need improvement in healthcare services, since women are affected by it more than males. In this study, the investigators address the barriers and the possibilities that can shape effective recommendations for a better healthcare system targeting the survivors.
Detailed description
Gender-based violence (GBV) constitutes a major public health and human rights issue worldwide, defined as physical, psychological, sexual, or economic acts that cause harm based on gender. GBV disproportionately affects women. An estimated 35% of women globally have experienced domestic or sexual abuse in their lifetime, with female survivors experiencing higher rates of injury and long-term physical and mental health sequelae compared to men. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify, manage, and refer affected women, as many survivors seek care within hospital settings.
The OB-GYN department serves as a critical entry point for survivors seeking reproductive health services, antenatal care, and emergency obstetric interventions, often representing the first opportunity for intervention. Violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, underscoring the need for survivor-centered services in Egypt. Since 2019, UNFPA, the National Council for Women, and the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population have established 33 Safe Women Clinics across Egypt, providing multidisciplinary care, though barriers such as limited training, resources, stigma, and inadequate coordination persist. The 2022 launch of the Arabic Protocol on Healthcare for Women Subjected to Gender-Based Violence strengthened provider response by establishing standardized guidance on clinical management, screening, and referral.
Given that survivors utilize health services more frequently than any other form of assistance, health professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to abuse; however, they often inadequately address such cases. This study presents data and professional recommendations on identifying and managing GBV in clinical settings, with attention to the needs of Indigenous women exposed to violence or abuse.
Primary outcome measures
- Identification of key barriers affecting healthcare service delivery for women survivors of gender-based violence. [Time frame: Within 1 year]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Development of recommendations to improve Women's Safe Units in Egypt. [Time frame: Within 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Healthcare providers
- Female survivors of Violence
Exclusion criteria
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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07544316 · Gender-Based Violence(GBV)