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
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

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.