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Public Health Approach to Intimate Partner Violence Prevention in Uganda: The SHARE Project

NCJ Number
241846
Journal
Violence Against Women Volume: 18 Issue: 12 Dated: December 2012 Pages: 1390-1412
Author(s)
Jennifer A. Wagman; Fredinah Namatovu; Fred Nalugoda; Deus Kiwanuka; Gertrude Nakigozi; Ron Gray; Maria J. Wawer; David Serwadda
Date Published
December 2012
Length
23 pages
Annotation
Research from Rakai, Uganda, suggests intimate partner violence (IPV) is common and attitudes condoning it are widespread.
Abstract
Research from Rakai, Uganda, suggests intimate partner violence (IPV) is common and attitudes condoning it are widespread. The authors used a public health approach to develop and implement an evidence-based IPV prevention intervention named the Safe Homes and Respect for Everyone (SHARE) Project. SHARE was designed on the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change and adapted IPV prevention strategies from Raising Voices and Stepping Stones. SHARE was implemented in four regions of Rakai. This article describes the design and implementation of SHARE, provides details on strategies and activities used, discusses challenges and lessons learned, and provides recommendations for other violence prevention programmers. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.