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Violence Against Female Health Workers

26 Feb 2021

Violence against women health workers is often a symptom of significant underlying power imbalances that affect women's participation and leadership as well as their safety and well-being. This paper provides a framework to understand the influence of gender power relations, intersectional identities, social norms, and institutional structures on this form of violence. This overview is useful for implementers and decision-makers working with health systems.

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PUBLISHED BY
The BMJ
YEAR OF PUBLISHING
2019
AUTHORS
Asha S. George, Frances E McConville et al.

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For implementers Gender Based Violence

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