Siphesihle Delani Hlophe

Competence and Preparedness of Professional Nurses in Managing Gender-Based Violence: A South African Qualitative Study

Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant public health crisis in South Africa. Nurses in health clinics at higher education institutions (HEIs) are often first responders for survivors. However, their preparedness to manage GBV cases remains unclear, and nursing curricula may not adequately equip them f...