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'El que ve y Ayuda': Evaluation of a Gender-based Violence Prevention Pilot Program in Peru.
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Intervention: Journal of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas . Apr2024, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p31-43. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Community-based prevention strategies (e.g. bystander programs) have the potential to reduce sexual violence against women, but have mainly been implemented in high-income countries and geared towards specific contexts, such as university campuses. Based on local priorities for sexual violence prevention, a community-informed bystander intervention training program, "El que ve y ayuda" ("Who Sees and Helps;" WSH), was developed in Ayacucho, Peru: a post-conflict community. This study reports on the pilot evaluation of the WSH program, conducted with a sample of 155 participants, using a pre- and post-intervention survey. After the program, participants reported a significant increase in their willingness to intervene in potential situations of sexual violence (t [133]=-7.10, p < .000) and a significant reduction in their acceptance of rape myths or victim-blaming beliefs (t [116]=4.72, p < .001). This community-engaged approach, reflective of the local priorities on sexual violence prevention, fostered research and capacity-building benefits despite some limitations. This study contributes to the ongoing efforts in crafting culturally accessible tools that enhance community involvement in prevention measures which may potentially lead to long-term reductions in the occurrence of sexual violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15718883
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Intervention: Journal of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177974832
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/intv.intv_18_23