Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24802-24811 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.1
Opinions on masculinities are varied. Some highlight the toxicity associated with certain expressions of masculinity,while others argue cultural considerations. It is crucial to understand how men, often at the centre of these debates,perceive and enact masculinity in both their personal identities and social interactions. This paper explores masculinitythrough a face-to-face group discussion with ten male students f...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25114-25021 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.31
Sexual assault remains a pervasive problem within institutions of higher learning, yet disabled female students are disproportionately affected and yet underrepresented in research. This paper examines the spatial hotspots where sexual assault occurs against disabled female students at the University of Limpopo using a qualitative phenomenological design. The paper employs the Routine Activity Theory (RAT). Semi-stru...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24956-24965 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.15
Adolescent girls and young women carry a disproportionate burden of HIV and AIDS worldwide, with South Africaamong the most affected countries. Even though it is the only female-initiated method providing dual protection againstHIV and unintended pregnancy, the female condom remains underused and inconsistently adopted, despite proveneffectiveness and availability. Limited research has examined its use within rural h...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24882-24890 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.8
Healthcare experiences among sexual and gender minorities warrant close attention. Although these populationsface specific vulnerabilities, their experiences vary considerably across countries. This scoping review aimed to mapthe current state of knowledge on healthcare experiences of sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa. Wesearched MEDLINE, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo for studies published between 2011 an...
Esther Otu Henry, Andrew Tunade Dosumu, Ajibola Olusoga Ogunyemi, Addah Temple Tamuno-Opubo, Damilola Bukola Lawal, Babajide Oyinkansola Arimi
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24891-24901 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.9
Background: Sleep disturbances and psychological disorders are increasingly prevalent among undergraduate students, with implications for academic functioning and overall well-being. This study examined the prevalence of sleepdisturbances and psychological disorders, and the influence of gender and sleep patterns on psychological disorders among undergraduates at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria.Method...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25076-25081 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.27
Apparently, gender dynamics are experiencing a paradigm shift that incrementally sees men as victims of gender-based violence, a phenomenon largely ignored in academic discourse and policy responses. This is perhaps giving the phenomenon an opportunity to thrive unabetted. Gender-based violence against men is examined in this review of the literature, with an emphasis on intimate relationships where women may be the ...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24865-24873 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.6
One of the earliest justifications for the death penalty is retribution, predicated on the premise that punishment ought to be equivalent to the offense committed. The appeal of retribution relies largely on the fact that numerous communities equate justice with proportional punishment. Since the death penalty guarantees that the offender faces the most severe punishment possible for taking the life of another indivi...
Kehinde Olamipo Oyadiran, Olawale James Gbadeyan, Ezekiel Adeyemi Odedokun
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25035-25043 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.23
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the economic livelihoods of women, exacerbating existing gender inequalities in Nigeria. This study explores the socio-economic challenges faced by women in both formal and informal sectors during and after the pandemic. In-depth interviews conducted with 60 women across six states in South-Western Nigeria reveal that women in the informal sector, particularly those engage...
Nontokozo Goqo, Maserole Christina Kgari-Masondo, Bernard Chingwanangwana
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24921-24929 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.12
In this dispensation of dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global quest to advance the trajectory of women’s contribution to society, this paper presents the impact of COVID-19 on rural African women in Mkhambathini municipality, Pietermaritzburg South Africa. A survey of literature on the impacts of COVID-19 reveals a gap in studies about rural women and the ramifications of the pandemic in...
Boitumelo J. Molato, Mpilo N. Shange, Nhlanhla Mkhize, Lebogang Matonyane, Lucky N. Mgobhozi, Ramoipei J. Phage, Siboniso L. Ngomane, Tshiamo Mokgoetsi, Kgolagano Abrahams, Lesego V. Ramokgaba, Thembinkosi R. Couter, Zandile R. Sibeko, Nokubonga Mkhwanazi, Sbonelo Ngcele, O. Mpheng
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24844-24854 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.4
Introduction: Clinical teaching and learning are fundamental components of nursing education, equipping studentswith the skills required to provide safe and effective patient care. However, literature from global and local contextsreveals that nursing students often face stressors in a clinical environment that negatively impact their psychosocialwell-being. Existing literature revealed that nursing students faced ch...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25199-25207 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.38
The study aimed to answer this research question: How do mental health practitioners in substance use treatment contexts in South Africa negotiate gender diversity in their practice, and what culturally grounded training and institutional changes are required to support inclusive service provision? A qualitative study employing narrative interviews was conducted with twelve mental health practitioners in the Southern...
Konadu Isaac, Afrifa Daniel, Deku Prince De-Gualle, Moses Monday Omoniyi
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24944-24955 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.14
Chronic exposure to occupational stressors such as high workload, security demands, and limited institutional resourcesplaces immigration service personnel at elevated risk of psychological distress, burnout, and impaired decision-making,making mindfulness a scientifically relevant intervention for enhancing stress regulation and cognitive resilience. Although mindfulness promotes adaptive health behaviours, scientif...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25016-25025 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.21
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is critical for reducing maternal and child morbidity and mortality, yet utilisationremains suboptimal in many low-resource settings. This study explored economic and institutional barriers to ANCutilisation and examined healthcare providers’ perspectives on strategies to improve ANC services in Mangaung Metro,Free State, South Africa.Methods: A qualitative descriptive study, informed...
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 25122-25132 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.32
The Intersectional Gender Analysis (IGA) is an analytical approach that examines how gender intersects with other social identities and systems of power to shape people’s experiences, opportunities, and outcomes. Grounded in the intersectionality framework as conceptualised by Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989), this study examines factors influencing gender inequality and social exclusion in Mvomero District, Tanzania. A mult...
Temitope Emmanuel Aborisade, Addah Temple Tamuno-Opubo, Joshua O. Ogunsemi, Oluwafemi Daniel Adebisi, Ademola Sikiru Oladejo
Volume 24 / Issue 1 / pp. 24930-24943 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v24i1.13
Background: Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) remains prevalent among Nigerian undergraduates despite increasingawareness of sexual health risks. However, limited research has examined integrated psychosocial models combiningfamily dynamics, religious affiliation, social media use, and mental health within this population.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to 347 undergraduates (55.9% female; mean age = 23...
