1 Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 Center of Excellence for the care of people living with HIV/AIDS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
3 Laboratoire des Cliniques Universitaires de Lubumbashi, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
4 Etre Toujours Meilleures psychology practice, Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of Congo.
5 Higher Institute of Medical Techniques (ISTM), Likasi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(01), 1583-1589
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.1.3463
Received on 31 August 2025; revised on 16 October 2025; accepted on 19 October 2025
Introduction: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, gender-based violence (GBV) is a persistent health emergency. This study aims to analyze the profile of providers involved in the care of survivors in the provinces of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, highlighting inequalities in access to training, the distribution of skills and the weaknesses of health facilities.
Methodology: This is a multicenter descriptive study of 100 providers working in public, private, humanitarian and university facilities. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis used frequencies, percentages and Chi-square tests to identify significant associations.
Results: Women were in the majority among claimants (53%), particularly in the 25-45 age group. Less than half of respondents have received training in GBV, with a marked deficit in the public sector (26.2% trained). Nurses and doctors are the most represented, while midwives are marginalized. Rural health centers are largely devoid of specialized units (59.1% not equipped). No significant difference was observed between men and women in terms of access to training.
Conclusion: The study reveals a fragmented response to GBV, marked by gaps in training, disparities between structures and under-representation of key players. Structural reform is needed to integrate the management of GBV into health systems in a sustainable way, particularly in rural areas and public services.
Gender-based violence; Democratic Republic of Congo; Health system; Gender; Midwives; Health structures - Rural health services - Training
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Dodo Manda Mukendi, Pierre Mazono Mbang, Emmanuel Tshibangu Manyonga, Athy Kalumba Kambote, Astrid Lokotshe Kanyama, Jerome Nyembo Lukamba, Cynthia Kitwa Mwepu, Odon Panshi Wa Panshi, David Elo Mbomba, Salvatrice Masonga Madika, Nathalie Mbuyamba Mutombo, Jirene Ndjibu Ebondo, Eric Kasamba Ilunga and Philomene Lungu Anzwal. Profile of providers in the management of gender-based violence in the provinces of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(01), 1583-1589. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.1.3463.
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