Intimate partner violence: an orthopaedic agenda

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.