A community-based strategy for the prevention of gender-based violence with people who live in vulnerable conditions in Seville, Spain.

Introduction: Gender-based violence is a global problem, present in various spheres: economic, political, social, health-related, and cultural. According to official data, in 2021, there were 87,307 calls to the 016 helpline, 120,813 reports of gender-based violence, and 44 women were murdered due to gender-based violence in Spain. The prevalence and differences in the probability of experiencing gender-based violence in Spain show an unequal distribution between Spanish and migrant women, with the latter being in a more vulnerable situation. This study evaluates a community intervention strategy for the prevention of gender-based violence in people who live in vulnerable conditions. Methods: A mixed-method study was conducted, using an adapted questionnaire as well as personal open-ended interviews with each participant. The participants were adults attending the Results: Before the intervention, the participants did not perceive gender-based violence, as they had not received training on the subject, except for those whose studies were related to gender equality. During the intervention, it was discovered that the association Discussion: Although this is a small-scale local initiative, we can conclude that, thanks to this intervention, the women have improved their ability to detect and prevent gender-based violence.