ABSTRACT

Female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Nigeria are subjected to severe and distressing encounters that have significant implications for their gender-based entitlements and overall welfare. As the phenomenon of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to endure...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Survivors of childhood abuse often suffer from health problems long after the abuse has ended. Abuse survivors are sick more often and go to the doctor more (Felitti, 1991). They report more symptoms and are less likely to describe their health a...

THE IMPACT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH: A STUDY OF SURVIVORS IN URBAN NIGERIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive global issue that affects millions o...

ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON FAMILIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical issue that extends beyond the individual v...

EFFECTIVENESS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORKS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a severe issue in South Africa, with significant implications for...

MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NEWS COVERAGE IN WESTERN AND AFRICAN MEDIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Media representation plays a crucial role in shaping public percept...

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that significantly impa...

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT ZONES: A STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF DISPLACED WOMEN IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that transc...

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHELTERS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a profound and pervasive issue in Nigeria, affectin...

EXPLORING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON MALE SURVIVORS: A CASE STUDY OF REFUGEES IN EUROPE

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is often perceived primarily as an issue...

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN RAISING AWARENESS AND COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

The advent of social media in the 21st century has revolutionized the way informa...

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects millions of wo...

THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical issue in India, affecting millions of women and...

PERCEPTIONS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects i...

HE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON THE PERCEPTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant issue in West Africa, manifestin...

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in rural African communities, where tr...

ABSTRACT

Post-Stroke Depression (PSD) is one of the commonest complications of stroke. There is no clear evidence that PSD is either related to stroke etiologically or an independent disorder. However, there is no adequate treatment for PSD to alleviate the sufferings of survivors. This...

BREAKING THE SILENCE: REPORTING AND PROSECUTING CHILD ABUSE CASES IN LAGOS STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Lagos State boasts the most developed legal and social-welfare infrastructure in Nigeria, yet child-abuse reporting and prosecution remain fraught with obstacles. Altho...

SILENT VICTIMS: EXPLORING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN IMO STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Discussions around domestic violence in Nigeria are often centered on women and children, with little attention given to male victims. However, emerging evidence reveals that men i...

SOCIETAL STIGMA AND MALE VICTIMHOOD: A STUDY OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN LAGOS STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Violence against men—physical, emotional, or psychological—remains a largely unacknowledged phenomenon in Nigeria’s most populous state, Lagos. Pat...

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN RIVERS STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Domestic violence legislation in Nigeria—most notably the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) 2015 at the federal level and the Rivers State Dom...

MALE SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: BARRIERS TO SEEKING HELP IN KADUNA STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against men—encompassing physical assault, emotional abuse, and coercive control—remains underrecognized in Kaduna Stat...

CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE SOUTH-WESTERN AND NORTHERN STATES

1.1 Background of the Study

Attitudes toward male victimhood vary markedly across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. In South-Western States (e.g., Lagos, Oyo), urbanizatio...

GENDER DYNAMICS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN DELTA STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Delta State’s cultural mosaic—comprising Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ijaw, and other ethnic groups—yields diverse gender norms and family structures. Tra...

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON MALE VICTIMS: EVIDENCE FROM EDO STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Domestic violence against men inflicts not only physical harm but also profound psychological trauma. In Edo State, where patriarchal norms stigmatize male expression...

UNDERREPORTING OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN: A STUDY OF MEN’S PERCEPTIONS IN EBONYI STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Underreporting of partner violence by men is a pervasive barrier to recognizing and addressing male victimization. In Ebonyi State, cultural expectations of m...

BREAKING THE MYTH OF MALE INVULNERABILITY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES IN BAUCHI STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

The pervasive belief that “real men” cannot be victims of domestic violence perpetuates silence and invisibility. In Bauchi State—where traditional...