Care-seeking patterns and timely access to care among survivors of sexual violence in North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective file-based study by Hanna Reinholdz, Anette Agardh, Meggy Verputten, Joseph Byenda, Helena Frielingsdorf

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Polygyny and intimate partner violence among married women: Sub-national estimates from a cross-sectional study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Dickson Abanimi Amugsi

“…This study examined associations between polygyny and IPV in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with a special attention to geographical variations. …”
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Obstacles to emergency medical consultation in cases of conflict-related sexual violence. by Denis Mukwege, Gilbert M Mugisho, Raha Maroyi

“…Drawing from data from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this study aimed to determine obstacles to accessing emergency medical care within 72-hours of sexual violence (SV).…”
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Élize Féron, Wartime Sexual Violence Against Men: Masculinities and Power in Conflict Zones. by Selina Palm

“… Élize Féron’s concise book is an important and sobering read and includes a detailed synthesis of her empirical fieldwork in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Ireland since 2005. …”
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Experiences of gender-based violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa: identifying evidence for intervention and public health priorities by Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda, Judith I. Ani

“…Emotional and physical violence were most prevalent in Sierra Leone, while sexual violence was most common in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.DiscussionThis study highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions for younger women in rural areas and those with limited education. …”
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