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Coping Strategies Used by Sexually Abused Women During Covid 19 Pandemic: Insights from a Certain Health Institution in Harare

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  • Francisca Magwaza

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Chipo Zambasira

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Cleopatra Mpaso

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Alphious T. Mugari

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Susan Samantha Joshua

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

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The research sought to explore the coping strategies used by female survivors of sexual abuse in Harare during the Covid 19 pandemic. A phenomenological design which was premised under the qualitative research paradigm was used in this study, and a sample consisting of seven women who were sexually abused were selected. In-depth interviews were used to gather information on the coping strategies used by female survivors of sexual abuse. Research data was then presented and analyzed thematically. Findings of the research depicted the three main categories which were physically- focused, emotionally- focused and economically focused coping strategies. Survivors used problem-focused coping strategies to deal with physical challenges which included seeking medical attention. Emotion-focused coping strategies involved seeking psychological help and spiritual intervention.

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  • Francisca Magwaza & Chipo Zambasira & Cleopatra Mpaso & Alphious T. Mugari & Susan Samantha Joshua, 2024. "Coping Strategies Used by Sexually Abused Women During Covid 19 Pandemic: Insights from a Certain Health Institution in Harare," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3), pages 1167-1175, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:3:p:1167-1175
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