Global Public Health Nursing
Glorieuse Uwizeye1,2, Holli A DeVon3, Linda L McCreary4,5
1Society of Fellows, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|December 9, 2021
Summary
Children born of genocidal rape face unique challenges, including trauma and fractured belonging. Understanding their experiences is crucial for developing targeted mental health interventions and support strategies.
Area of Science:
- Genocide studies
- Trauma psychology
- Sociology of conflict
Background:
- Genocidal rape results in children whose perspectives are under-studied.
- Research has primarily focused on the mothers' experiences, neglecting the offspring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize existing research on individuals born of genocidal rape.
- To identify key themes and challenges faced by this population.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review of peer-reviewed articles published up to 2020.
- Inductive thematic analysis of twelve included studies.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: birth origin narratives, fractured sense of belonging, intergenerational trauma, and coping strategies.
- Studies focused on youth in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, aged 14-21.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight increased risks for adverse health outcomes in youth born of genocidal rape.
- Evidence-based interventions are needed to address the complex needs of this population.
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