Editorial: Involving Healthcare Systems in Combating Intimate Partner Violence to Promote Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights - Takeaways - MDSpire

Editorial: Involving Healthcare Systems in Combating Intimate Partner Violence to Promote Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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  • Courtenay Sprague

  • Shelley Brown

  • April 28, 2026

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    Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects nearly one in three women globally, representing a significant public health and human rights issue.

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    Health systems can provide timely interventions to prevent IPV and support women's mental and physical health.

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    Multi-sectoral approaches involving government partnerships enhance the scalability and sustainability of IPV prevention interventions.

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    Integrated programs addressing climate change, health services, and gender equity can improve women's sexual and reproductive health and reduce IPV.

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    Social norms interventions in sub-Saharan Africa show promise in improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes among young people.

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