Health education, so that gender no longer goes hand in hand with violence.

It will take generations to change the social dynamics rooted in male domination over women, which fuels acts of violence. Domestic violence, genital mutilation, prostitution, and homophobic violence are deeply ingrained in our culture. But attitudes and practices are evolving. Experts who have worked on the topic of “gender and violence” propose placing victims of violence at the center of the healthcare system, raising awareness and, above all, training healthcare professionals, and providing even greater support to organizations that do irreplaceable grassroots work. They cite exemplary initiatives undertaken in Clermont-Ferrand, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and the Pas-de-Calais region. They emphasize how crucial it is to take into account the impact of domestic violence on children who witness it. At the request of the Ministry of Health and Solidarity and under the chairmanship of Dr. Anne Tursz, a pediatrician, epidemiologist, and research director at Inserm, six preparatory committees produced a body of reflections and analyses. This work resulted in a final report by Ms. Tursz: “Do Prevention and Health Education Have a Place in the Fight Against Violence?” The chairs of each of these committees, along with Anne Tursz, chair of the entire preparatory mission, share with “La santé de l’Homme” the points they found most significant.

Author(s): Lebas Jacques, Querre Madina

Publishing year: 2007

Pages: 24-28

Men's Health, 2007, n° 389, p. 24-28

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