In recent years, there has been a revival of the term “structural violence (SV)” which was
coined by Johan Galtung in the 1960s in the context of Peace Studies.“Structural violence” …

COVID-19 has compromised and disrupted sexual and reproductive health (SRH) across
multiple dimensions: individual-level access, health systems functioning, and at the policy …

This article examines the concept of “structural violence.” Originating in the work of Johan
Galtung in 1969 and popularized by Paul Farmer, structural violence is increasingly invoked …

While multi-level theories and frameworks have become a cornerstone in broader efforts to
address HIV inequities, little is known regarding their application in adolescent and young …

This analysis is meant to elucidate the concept of structural violence and its implications for
nursing science and practice. The concept of structural violence, also known as indirect …

While traditional HIV prevention programs with female sex workers (FSWs) in Karnataka,
India, have focused on reducing HIV transmission between FSWs and clients through …

This article analyses an award-winning film produced as part of the Chinese government's
'Healthy China Initiative'to increase awareness of cervical cancer among young women. The …

Drawing on critical theoretical perspectives and ethnographic field research related to
HIV/AIDS in northern India, this paper argues for a cultured-centered approach to stigma …

Background Rising nativism and political volatility worldwide threaten to undermine hard-
won achievements in human rights and public health. Risks are particularly acute for …

Examining freewomen in Mesopotamian society, ancient Greek hetaira, Renaissance Italy
courtesans, historical and modern Japanese geisha, and the Hindu devadāsī of India …