Sexual violence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a 2020 nationwide cross-sectional survey.
Lilian NuwabaineJoseph KawukiEarnest AmwiineJohn Baptist AsiimweQuraish SserwanjaGhislaine GatasiElorm DonkorHumphrey AtwijukiirePublished in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2023)
There is a need to demystify negative culturally-rooted beliefs favouring sexual violence, such as justified beating, as well as increase efforts to promote women's empowerment and healthcare access. Moreover, engaging men in anti-sexual violence strategies is paramount to addressing male-related issues that expose women to sexual violence.