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dc.contributor.authorSivapiriya, S.-
dc.contributor.authorNirosha, S.-
dc.contributor.authorPathum Sasanka, M.A.-
dc.contributor.authorRavindu Dissanayake, D.M.T.-
dc.contributor.authorShivarathan, V.-
dc.contributor.authorRajeev, G.-
dc.contributor.authorPranavan, S.-
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-29T06:30:51Z-
dc.date.available2024-04-29T06:30:51Z-
dc.date.issued2024-
dc.identifier.urihttp://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/10557-
dc.description.abstractBackground and objective: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a prevalent issue in Sri Lanka with severe but often hidden consequences. Jaffna is a notable hotspot for domestic violence, indicating the prevalence of GBV in the region. Our study primarily addressed this concern, recognizing that DV and GBV are closely linked. GBV-related health problems range from mild depression to fatal outcomes, underscoring the urgency of addressing this issue. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, perceptions on gender-based violence and associated factors among patients admitted to Teaching Hospital Jaffna (THJ). Methods: This institutional-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to February 2023 at THJ. We used the Kobo-collect app for interviewer- administered questionnaires on GBV-associated factors, knowledge, and perceptions. Data were analyzed with SPSS Software. Results: In total, 394 patients participated in the study (7.72% non-response); 53.8% were male and 33% were below 30 years. Notably, 20.3% had experienced GBV, among them 41.3% had acted against GBV. Knowledge assessment revealed 45.2% poor, 21.3% average, and 33.5% good knowledge scores, while perceptions were 45.2% positive, 11.7% neutral, and 43.1% negative. Significant associations were found, linking higher GBV incidence to age over 30 (X2=5.001, p=0.025), educational qualification below O/L (X2=3.965, p=0.046), unmarried status (X2=11.644, p=0.001), good knowledge (X2=12.67, p=0.002), and negative perceptions (X2=7.043, p=0.030). Hence the study revealed significant associations between GBV and age, civil status, educational qualifications, knowledge and perceptions on GBV. Conclusion and recommendations: This study highlights low GBV knowledge, emphasizing the need for interventions. Perceptions play a key role in GBV experiences. Initiatives should start in childhood, focusing on education. Addressing marital conflicts, enforcing robust laws, offering counseling, and promoting a healthier lifestyle can significantly reduce GBV in society.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Jaffnaen_US
dc.subjectGender-based violenceen_US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.subjectPerceptionsen_US
dc.subjectAssociated factorsen_US
dc.titleKnowledge and perceptions on gender-based violence and their associated factors among patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Jaffnaen_US
dc.typeConference paperen_US
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