Practice-based learning: Integrating SGBV screening into health facilities in refugee contexts

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) ‘screening’ refers to the standardized assessment of clients for SGBV incidents, regardless of reasons for presenting at a health facility. This practice has been shown to be feasible and effective in various countries and contexts in the East and Southern African region, resulting in proactive identification of female survivors, and their successful referrals for comprehensive SGBV care. In the last decade, health facilities in the region are increasingly eager to incorporate such screening within the normal protocols of their health care providers.