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Testing the Integration of Gender-based Violence First-line Response in Family Planning and Antenatal Care Services in Nigeria
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating gender-based violence screening, first-line support (LIVES) and reproductive coercion empowerment counseling (ARCHES) for Gender-based Violence and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 1,756 participants across 40 sites.
Detailed Summary
To pilot and evaluate the integration of first-line response to gender- based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence and reproductive coercion, within family planning (FP) and antenatal care (ANC) services at public health facilities in Ebonyi and Sokoto states in Nigeria. GBV first-line response in the health setting includes screening , empowerment counseling, safety planning, and support to connect to additional services needed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Providers will (1) introduce routine client screening for GBV, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and reproductive coercion using a standardized screening form, in FP and ANC services,(2) for individuals disclosing GBV, provide first-line response-empathetic counseling, including listening, inquiring about experiences sensitively, and validating experiences, helping clients develop safety plans, and providing support; (3) regardless of disclosure of GBV, provide counseling and information, education and communication (IEC) materials on IPV, including reproductive coercion, and FP options, to both FP and ANC clients.