Role of Family, School, and Religious Institutions in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Tertiary Institution Students in Abuja, Nigeria

Emmanuel Adewale Ojo; Ebenezer Obi Daniel; David Segun Adeniyi; Adewuyi Ojo; Patrick Ikani; Paul Olaiya Abiodun; Michael Avwerhota; Ahmed Mamuda Bello; Israel Olukayode Popoola; Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia; Michael Olabode Tomori; Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon; Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

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Role of Family, School, and Religious Institutions in the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Tertiary Institution Students in Abuja, Nigeria

Emmanuel Adewale Ojo, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, David Segun Adeniyi, Adewuyi Ojo, Patrick Ikani, Paul Olaiya Abiodun, Michael Avwerhota, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia, Michael Olabode Tomori, Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

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Gender-based violence is a critical issue that impacts people, families, and communities worldwide, and is considered one of the most alarming human rights violations. Despite this, it is often unrecognized and misunderstood, particularly in Nigeria. To address this problem, families, schools, and religious organizations must take an active role in promoting healthy societal norms and attitudes toward gender and relationships. Understanding gender-based violence (GBV) is crucial in addressing the various forms of abuse, such as physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, etc. It is especially important to address GBV among students because education has a significant influence in tackling social challenges. This study assesses the role of the family, schools, and religious institutions in the prevalence of Gender-based violence among tertiary institution students in Abuja, Nigeria. The study adopts a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design to understand the roles of the family, school, and religious organizations in addressing GBV among the study population. The research was carried out among tertiary institution students in Abuja, covering all three major types of institutions in the area. A sample size of 440 participants was determined for the study, using a scientific formula for cross-sectional studies, and stratified sampling to ensure a representative sample. Data was collected through a pre-tested questionnaire with both open and closed-ended questions and analyzed using SPSS. The findings of this study highlight the overwhelming agreement among respondents regarding the need for schools, religious institutions, and families to take proactive measures in addressing gender-based violence. The results show a clear consensus on the importance of creating policies, curriculum-based activities, and awareness programs to educate students, religious leaders, and parents/guardians on how to recognize and respond to GBV. This study recommends that at the family level, parent and guardians should teach their children about the importance of respect for all genders and promote gender equality. Also, schools should establish policies against violence, coordinate violence response, and teach students safe behavior. Religious institutions are also admonished to train their leaders and offer support to victims. All institutions should collaborate to prevent GBV comprehensively.

Published in	World Journal of Public Health (Volume 8, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.wjph.20230802.31
Page(s)	180-186
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Gender-Based Violence, Families, Schools, Religious Institutions

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Emmanuel Adewale Ojo

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Ebenezer Obi Daniel

Department of Public Health, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
David Segun Adeniyi

Directorate of Laboratory Services, APIN Public Health Initiatives, Jos, Nigeria
Adewuyi Ojo

Department of Data and Information Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Patrick Ikani

Department of Research and Development, Institute of Communications, Development and Innovations LTD/GTE, Abuja, Nigeria
Paul Olaiya Abiodun

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Michael Avwerhota

Department of Public Health, Atlantic International University, Hawaii, United States of America
Ahmed Mamuda Bello

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Israel Olukayode Popoola

Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Michael Olabode Tomori

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon

Department of Public Health, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana
Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

South African National Bioinformatics Institute, University of the Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa

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