The prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Tanzania is one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. This study analyzed the co-occurrence of gambling and IPV and found that more research is needed to understand how current IPV prevention efforts can be expanded to include problem gambling treatment. Read More
Journal Article
Breaking the Silence on Gendered Harassment and Assault of Community Health Workers: An Analysis of Ethnographic Studies
Female Community Health Workers (CHWs) are often preferred because they can more easily access mothers and children. At the same time, gender norms are at the heart of many of the challenges and inequities that these workers encounter. This article explores how these gender roles and a lack of formal worker protections leave CHWs vulnerable to violence and sexual harassment, common occurrences that are frequently downplayed or silenced. Read More
Ea$ing Into the USA: Study Protocol for Adapting the Economic and Social Empowerment (EA$E) Intervention for US-Based, Forcibly Based Populations
Economic and Social Empowerment (EA$E), a women’s protection and empowerment intervention, has shown promising reductions in intimate partner violence and gender inequities among forcibly displaced populations (FDPs) in low-income and middle-income countries. This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of EA$E for use with US-based FDPs, and recommendations for adaptation. Read More
Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Female Health Leaders in Three Regional States of Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study
Gender equity involves fairness in all aspects of life for women and men and is usually determined by social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences, opportunities, and challenges faced by women in their path towards becoming leaders within the health sector. Read More
Evaluation of a Gender Synchronized Family Planning Intervention for Married Couples in Rural India: The CHARM2 Cluster Randomized Control Trial
This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of CHARM2, a gender-synchronized, gender equity-focused family planning (FP) intervention for young married couples to promote uptake of reversible contraceptives and healthy spacing and timing of births in India. The intervention led to improved FP use, reproductive agency, and contraceptive communication. Read More
Measuring Women’s Agency in Family Planning: The Conceptual and Structural Factors in the Way
This commentary discusses barriers to family planning measures, development, and use, and outlines recommendations to address challenges. Some challenges include: Leveraging existing and routine data collection opportunities; supporting surveys with other methodologies including qualitative and mixed-method observational studies; and evaluations and investments to increase cross-disciplinary collaborations. Read More
