SynthesisCurationis2023
Accessing care services after sexual violence: A systematic review exploring experiences of women in South Africa.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Interventions addressing violence against women in health services: An overview of systematic reviews regarding barriers and facilitators to implementation.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Pooled it
- Addressing sexual violence: A FIGO Committee on Women Facing Crises consensus statement.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- An audit to detect gender-based violence victim-survivors and to improve their referral care pathways in a primary care clinic's emergency centre in Cape Town, South Africa: A narrative report.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2026Article
- The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2026Article
- Post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual assault victim-survivors: Guidelines and best practices.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025Article
- 4th DNA Forensic Symposium: Challenges and future directions in Africa.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2024Article
- Prevalence of gender-based violence and factors associated with help-seeking among university students in sub-Saharan Africa.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundSexual violence against women is a global phenomenon. This is a particular issue in South Africa, where it is estimated with evidence provided that up to half of all women will encounter gender-based and/or sexual violence from a partner during their lifetime. Therefore, evidence suggests that addressing the needs of women in South Africa is a priority.
objectiveThis qualitative review aimed to explore the experiences of women seeking care from first contact healthcare facilities in South Africa after sexual violence and during follow-up care.
methodThis systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA checklist for systematic reviews and in line with a published protocol (PROSPERO, CRD42019121580) and searched six relevant databases in 2022. A total of 299 sources were screened, with 5 forming the overall synthesis.
resultsTwo synthesised themes of women's experiences emerged at the time of reporting and during attendance at follow-up healthcare services.
conclusionSouth Africa does have an established legal framework for prosecution and can provide support for survivors of sexual violence through established Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs). The review identifies that survivors' needs are not clearly established when seeking medical attention initially nor identifying support or appropriate pathways.Contribution: The review has the potential to characterise the support available for women, the type and nature of sexual violence and interventions that may be used by healthcare professionals to support survivors especially during follow-up care.
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