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The Role of Education and Income as Protective Factors against Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Exposure among Kenyan Women

Authors :
Eusebius Small
Silviya Pavlova Nikolova
Saltanat Childress
Carmen Logie
Source :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE). 2024 37(1):230-245.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem that impacts approximately one in three women worldwide in their lifetime. The purpose of the study was to explore the lived experiences of women teachers and violence in Kenya. It also explores the intersection between intimate partner violence, HIV risk, and gender inequality. Method: Data were collected through two focus groups of a total of 15 women teachers. We recruited women ages 21-44 from two geographically diverse urban and rural schools. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis method to identify text themes and meaning patterns. Results: Three contextual experiences emerged: socio-cultural influences of gender norms, masculinity and patriarchy; uneven power dynamics; and institutionalized gender inequality. Discussion: Findings suggest that education alone is not sufficient to end GBV. Comprehensive and gender transformative governmental policy approaches are needed to mitigate GBV in Kenya.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0951-8398 and 1366-5898
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1406251
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09518398.2022.2035450