Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Somali Women With Refugee Status: A Framework for Analysis and Action. J Transcult Nurs 2025 Mar;36(2):112-120
Date
09/09/2024Pubmed ID
39247995DOI
10.1177/10436596241274121Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85203551250 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 1 CitationAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Gender-based violence (GBV) poses a significant threat to women with refugee status.
METHODOLOGY: Following our analysis based on a previously published scoping review, we introduce a conceptual framework based on postcolonial feminist theory to inform research, policy, and practice that addresses the unique risk factors faced by Somali women with refugee status experiencing GBV and encountering barriers to care.
RESULT: The framework synthesizes existing literature, incorporates findings from previous work with Somali women, and emphasizes the importance of understanding structural and sociocultural factors influencing help-seeking.
DISCUSSION: By developing women-centered interventions, health care and social service institutions can play a pivotal role in addressing GBV for Somali women with refugee status.
Author List
Olukotun O, Abusbaitan H, Hearst MO, Pirsch A, Hoffman SJ, Martin L, Connor JJ, Adebayo CT, Eyadat A, Dressel A, Giama N, McMorris BJ, Adams S, Gondwe KW, Lopez AA, Graf M, Mekonnen H, Mersha SB, Demissie Ashenafi A, Mkandawire-Valhmu LAuthor
Alexa Anderson PhD Associate Professor in the Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultFemale
Gender-Based Violence
Humans
Refugees
Risk Factors
Somalia
