About the project

In South Africa, one-third of women and girls aged 15 years and older have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence. Despite its prevalence, intimate partner violence (IPV) is often not well understood or routinely screened for in healthcare settings. Recognizing this critical gap, Groote Schuur Hospital Trust (GSHT) has implemented a comprehensive GBV intervention including screening, immediate onsite counselling, as well as external referrals to community-based GBV services at GSH, Mitchells Plain District Hospital and Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre.

Since 2023, 53,574 women have been screened across all three sites, with 7.5% experiencing violence at home in the last year. Of these, 49% opted for onsite counselling, and 30% of those survivors have been referred to external NGO partners for continued support. The program has also trained almost 1030 healthcare workers in GBV detection and referral, significantly enhancing their ability to provide compassionate and effective support to those in need.

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