Davids Ronel, van Staden Maria
Department of Social Work, Faculty of Community Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
Gender Equity Unit, DVC Research and Innovation, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
Afr J Disabil. 2024 Nov 15;13:1490. doi: 10.4102/ajod.v13i0.1490. eCollection 2024.
While all women are at risk of gender-based violence (GBV), it is essential to acknowledge that women are not a homogenous group and that women who are Deaf may experience GBV differently. This study aimed to answer the question: What are the perceptions and experiences of GBV among women who are Deaf?
The study's objectives were to explore and describe these women's understanding of GBV terminology, their perceptions of GBV and challenges regarding support strategies in place to respond to their unique circumstances.
A qualitative study with four workshops was conducted with 60 participants. The data collected were analysed using thematic analysis.
The results yielded three themes that intrinsically spoke to women's understanding of GBV terminology, perception of GBV and challenges accessing support. The results highlight that women who are Deaf are at a greater risk of GBV. Participants emphasised the importance of exploring the perceptions of GBV among men who are Deaf. Findings also indicated women's challenges when seeking support.
The findings underscore the necessity of offering specific assistance to Deaf women facing GBV. Based on the study findings, it can be concluded that those providing support in GBV matters should receive specialised training in GBV, including Deaf culture and South African sign language.
The study findings contribute to the field of disability and the development of effective GBV strategies and programmes that are inclusive of women who are Deaf within a South African context.
虽然所有女性都面临基于性别的暴力（GBV）风险，但必须认识到女性并非一个同质化群体，失聪女性可能会以不同方式经历GBV。本研究旨在回答以下问题：失聪女性对GBV的认知和经历是怎样的？
该研究的目的是探索并描述这些女性对GBV术语的理解、她们对GBV的认知以及在应对其特殊情况的支持策略方面所面临的挑战。
对60名参与者开展了包含四个工作坊的定性研究。所收集的数据采用主题分析法进行分析。
结果产生了三个主题，这些主题本质上反映了女性对GBV术语的理解、对GBV的认知以及获得支持方面的挑战。结果表明失聪女性面临GBV的风险更大。参与者强调了探索失聪男性对GBV认知的重要性。研究结果还指出了女性在寻求支持时所面临的挑战。
研究结果强调了向面临GBV的失聪女性提供具体援助的必要性。基于研究结果，可以得出结论，在GBV问题上提供支持的人员应接受GBV方面的专门培训，包括失聪文化和南非手语。
研究结果为残疾领域以及制定有效的GBV策略和方案做出了贡献，这些策略和方案在南非背景下涵盖失聪女性。
