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Perceptions of Gender-Based Violence Among University Staff: Interim Results

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  • Xitsakisi Fiona Mahlori
  • Deirdre Cassandra Byrne
  • Lungisa Anthonia Mabude

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Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the greatest social issues affecting South Africa, and universities are no exception. This article reports preliminary results of a pilot study conducted at the University of South Africa (Unisa). The study aimed to ascertain perceptions of GBV among university staff. A range of frequency-seeking questions aimed at exploring awareness, experiences, and reflections about solutions to GBV were posed to selected staff members by means of an online survey. The results of the survey are presented here in graphic form and subjected to descriptive analysis, which is compared with existing literature on the topic. The key findings in this pilot study concern the perceptions of GBV among university staff, their awareness of the types of GBV and its prevalence, and the participants’ feelings about safety regarding GBV and commitment to participate in possible solutions. We conclude that we cannot expect trends reported in literature to be replicated in any research study.

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  • Xitsakisi Fiona Mahlori & Deirdre Cassandra Byrne & Lungisa Anthonia Mabude, 2018. "Perceptions of Gender-Based Violence Among University Staff: Interim Results," SAGE Open, , vol. 8(3), pages 21582440188, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:8:y:2018:i:3:p:2158244018800163
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244018800163
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    1. Caroline Mtaita & Samuel Likindikoki & Maureen McGowan & Rose Mpembeni & Elvis Safary & Albrecht Jahn, 2021. "Knowledge, Experience and Perception of Gender-Based Violence Health Services: A Mixed Methods Study on Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Tanzania," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(16), pages 1-17, August.

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