Question

Vu, A. et al (2014) The Prevalence of Sexual Violence among Female Refugees in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

http://currents.plos.org/disasters/article/the-prevalence-of-sexual-violence-among-female-refugees-in-complex-humanitarian-emergencies-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/

Question 6A

The Vu et al study reported that one in five female refugees/ displaced persons experienced sexual violence. What are three factors that allow this to occur? Be specific What can we do to reduce these statistics? Specify at least three nursing actions-(your own)

Answer 1

The most common factors are

• Migration makes women unsafe in the new land and face grave danger.
• Lack of information about legal laws of protection which increases the risk of violence.
• Lack of gender inequality leads to gender-based violence among females.

Nursing Actions to reduce these statistics

• Participate in existing policies which protects the legal rights of women.
• Provide adequate information about legal procedures and laws to protect from sexual violence.
• Provide them with adequate shelter, needed resources to make their community safety for survival.