Pathways to and factors associated with rape stigma experienced by rape survivors in South Africa: Analysis of baseline data from a rape cohort (vol 29, pg 328, 2022)

Summary: The study found that rape stigma, both external and self-stigmatization, is associated with adverse health outcomes and needs to be addressed. Most women reported experiencing stigmatizing thoughts or experiences, with self-stigmatizing thoughts being more prevalent. Factors such as childhood or other trauma, emotional intimate partner violence, gender attitudes, and food insecurity were significantly associated with different levels of stigma.