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Primary care-based post diagnostic dementia care in England: modelling and scaling up evidence-based models for efficient future care.

Authors: Walbaum M, King D, Robinson L, Knapp M, Wittenberg R
Journal: Age and ageing
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

Gender-based violence is a global problem observed in social and economic contexts rooted in unequal power relations, with a patriarchal structure, primarily affecting women. They are the most affected in the university context, and the prevalence of sexual violence among students may be higher than in the general population. A review study of university students found prevalence rates ranging from 1.3% to 88%, with wide variation depending on the type of violence, the data collection tool, and the study sample. Gender-based violence among female university students manifests in various forms; perpetrators include current and former partners, classmates and other students, faculty, and university staff. The violence is often normalized within their daily lives, occurring in domestic environments (such as their own homes and those of the perpetrators), academic spaces (such as classrooms and on-campus common areas) and parties. Violence againstfemale university students severely impacts their physical health, mental well-being, and academic performance. Intimate partner violence can induce depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, the severity of which is significantly correlated with the intensity of the violence. In addition to symptoms of anxiety and suicidal behavior associated with experienced violence, findings from a systematic review showed that sexual violence was associated with lower grades, absenteeism, and school dropout rates.