Intimate partner violence: an orthopaedic agenda

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Abstract

In 2019, South Africa made global headlines as thousands marched to parliament following the murder and rape of a 19-yearold university student. The population was taking a stand against gender-based violence (GBV). Femicide in South Africa is five times higher than the global average,1 with intimate partner violence (IPV) being the primary contributor.2 One in three women globally have experienced IPV in their lifetime, with the brunt borne by low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs).2,3 Despite this, the IPV challenge remains largely neglected in the LMIC setting, with a lack of meaningful interventions. Action needs to be taken.

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Christian Cotchobos, University of Cape Town

Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Kudzai Chironga, University of Cape Town

Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town and Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Salome Maswime, University of Cape Town

Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Sithombo Maqungo, University of Cape Town

Division of Global Surgery, University of Cape Town and Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

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2024-03-18

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Letter to the Editor

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