“The unheard adversity”: the lived experiences of socially isolated survivors of wartime sexual assault
The trauma of war-related sexual violence has led to significant psychological, physical, and health impacts. Survivors report high levels of isolation, degradation, and mistreatment. Given service disruptions, international support is crucial, and adopting successful approaches from other countries is recommended. Comprehensive rehabilitation services from governmental and non-governmental agencies are essential for supporting these vulnerable individuals.
Authors
- Mengesha Shumet Dessalegn
- Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5982-853X)
- Sisay Geda Bekele
- Alechew Assefa Sete
- Mohammed Aragaw Abera
- Deriba Bekele Bedada
- Sindew Asmare Wedi
- Biruk Beletew Abate
Institutions
- Curtin University (AU)
- Ethiopian Civil Service University (ET)
- Woldia University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychology
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03803-9
- Primary Topic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00