Violence against women, especially intimate partner violence, is recognized as a global
public health issue due to its prevalence and global reach. This article outlines the scope of …

The aim of the literature review was to identify knowledge and knowledge gaps concerning
risks of violence toward children, youth, adults and elderly with intellectual disabilities, and …

Abstract Intimate Partner Violence Against Women (IPVAW) has been defined as a violation
of human rights and a serious public health problem rooted in social inequality between …

Background Women with disabilities are at heightened risk of experiencing intimate partner
violence [IPV], although the mechanisms through which disability acts as a risk factor for IPV …

Background People with disabilities are more likely to experience intimate partner violence
(IPV) than those without. Most research examining the relationship between disability and …

Purpose There are several ways to include “disability” in research studies, which can be
confusing or overwhelming for researchers, community members, and students. The aim of …

This study aimed to conduct an overview of systematic reviews in the field of violence
against adults with disability. Eight electronic databases as well as gray literature from …

Background While all women are at risk of gender-based violence (GBV), it is essential to
acknowledge that women are not a homogenous group and that women who are Deaf may …

Introduction Lesotho has the second-highest prevalence of HIV. Despite progress in
achieving HIV epidemic control targets, inequities persist among certain groups, particularly …

Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major public health concern and a human
rights issue disproportionately affecting disabled women. Disabled women are twice as …