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Review
. 2023 Jan 3;11(1):142.
doi: 10.3390/healthcare11010142.

Early Educational Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence: A Systematic Review

Lourdes Villardón-Gallego  1 , Alba García-Cid  1 , Ana Estévez  2 , Rocío García-Carrión  1   3
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Early Educational Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence: A Systematic Review

Lourdes Villardón-Gallego et al. Healthcare (Basel). .

Abstract

Background: Gender-based violence is a worldwide public health problem that is increasingly occurring at younger ages. This investigation aims to analyze effective interventions to prevent and to face gender-based violence beginning in early childhood in order to ensure quality education for all children through violence-free schools.

Methods: This research has conducted a systematic review of interventions that have demonstrated a positive impact on the prevention and reduction of gender-based violence from early ages up to 12 years, inclusive, in schools. An extensive search in scientific databases (WoS, SCOPUS, ERIC, PsycINFO) was conducted from 2007 to 2022.

Results: Thirteen articles were selected and analyzed in-depth to identify the success factors of these interventions, which (a) are integrated into the school curriculum; (b) promote active participation of students and community; (c) are based on scientific evidence; and (d) make relevant adaptations to a specific group and context.

Conclusions: The programs analyzed have had a positive impact on raising awareness of gender violence, overcoming stereotypes, improving relationships in the classroom and reducing violent behavior, as well as empowering the most vulnerable people.

Keywords: children; education; gender-based violence; public health; school intervention; scientific evidence.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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