Study On Types Of Gender-Based Violence Against Female Health Extension Workers: The Case Of Paweworeda, Benishangulgumuz Regional State

Abstract

Gender-based violence is a widely practiced violence that often targets women and because of this unlawful act woman are placed in subordinated position across the world. Gender-based violence are visible in all kind of formal professions where women are involved. Likewise, women involved in health profession are victim of gender-based violence. Among the different health professions, health extension work is the one where gender-based violence is practiced. However, little has known so far about the gender-based violence aspect of health extension workers especially in Ethiopia. Taking in to account of this knowledge gap, this study is trying to explore the types of gender-based violence against health extension workers at Pawe woreda. To achieve the proposed objective, qualitative research approach with case study design was employed. The interviewees and the focus group discussants were selected by using purposive sampling technique whereas the key informants were selected by using availability sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed by applying thematic data analysis technique. The study found out that psychological, physical, sexual and economic violence as the types of gender-based violence that perpetrated against health extension workers. Finally, conclusion and future direction for intervention were highlighted in line with the major findings of the study.