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Economic evaluation of a combined microfinance and gender training intervention for the prevention of intimate partner violence in rural South Africa

Stephen Jan, Giulia Ferrari, Charlotte Watts, James Hargreaves, J. C. Kim, Godfrey Phetla, Linda Morison, John Porter, Tony Barnett, Paul Pronyk · 2010 · Health Policy and Planning

Summary. A combined microfinance and gender training program in rural South Africa reduces intimate partner violence while generating economic benefits. The intervention cost $7,688 per disability-adjusted life year gained during trials and $2,307 during scale-up, making it cost-effective. The program delivers health and development gains beyond violence prevention alone.

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Jan, S., Ferrari, G., Watts, C., Hargreaves, J., Kim, J. C., Phetla, G., Morison, L., Porter, J., Barnett, T., & Pronyk, P.. (2010). Economic evaluation of a combined microfinance and gender training intervention for the prevention of intimate partner violence in rural South Africa. Health Policy and Planning. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czq071

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DOI
10.1093/heapol/czq071
Countries
South Africa
Regions
Africa
Categories
funding, rural-healthcare
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2026-04-28