RT Journal Article
T1 Sexual violence against women experiencing homelessness: Systematic review and meta-analysis
A1 Granados, Reina
A1 García-Luengo, Elena
A1 Díaz-Román, Amparo
A1 Herrera-Espiñeira, Carmen
A1 Martín-Salvador, Adelina
K1 Violencia de género
K1 Víctimas de agresiones sexuales
K1 Mujeres sin techo
AB The proportion of women experiencing homelessness is increasing, a phenomenon often referred to as the feminization of homelessness. Sexual violence is a key factor associated with women's pathways into and experiences of homelessness. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of sexual violence among women experiencing homelessness and compared it with that of housed women and men experiencing homeless. Twenty-one studies published up to March 2023 were included, and five meta-analyses were conducted. Results indicated that approximately 40% of women experiencing homelessness had suffered sexual violence at some point in their lives-a prevalence significantly higher than that observed among housed women and among men experiencing homeless. These findings highlight the urgent need for gender-sensitive housing policies and trauma-informed interventions to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of women experiencing homelessness.
PB Springer Nature
YR 2026
FD 2026-01-28
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/46287
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/46287
LA eng
NO Granados, R., Rodríguez, E. G. L., Díaz-Román, A., Herrera-Espiñeira, C., & Martín-Salvador, A. (2026). Sexual violence against women experiencing homelessness: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Urban Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-025-01040-4
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 5 may 2026