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Stated in the recommendations and cells research gap and cells future research sections of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

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• Socio-cultural drivers of substance abuse among women in South Africa: Social workers' perspectives (2026) · International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) · doi

  i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Develop specialized training programs for social workers on trauma-informed care for women with substance use disorders. Integrate substance-use prevention with gender-based violence (GBV) and trauma policies. Establish community-based peer support networks for women recovering from substance abuse. Advocate for stricter regulation of alcohol outlets in communities. Implement community awareness programs on trauma and substance use by social workers Strengthen psychosocial support networks for women 591 Baloyi, International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science 15(2) (2026), 583-593 vii. viii. ix. Integrate screening for childhood trauma and domestic violence into substance abuse intake assessments. Integrate economic empowerment into prevention programs Develop culturally sensitive awareness campaigns targeting social gatherings where substance use is normalized.

  generalstated in recommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: substance social trauma programs women integrate develop workers prevention based violence community support networks abuse
• Barriers to Access and Gender-Specific Treatment Needs Among Women with Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review with a Gender Perspective (2026) · International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction · doi

  The review identifies a gap in the literature regarding the development of equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches to addiction care. - Prior research has highlighted the importance of addressing the intersection of gender, trauma, and structural conditions, but more work is needed to develop effective interventions.

  generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: review identifies gap literature regarding development equitable trauma-informed
• Characteristics of Women Who Perpetrated Intimate Partner Homicide, Their Experience of Violence, and Punitive Practices (2026) · Kriminologijos studijos · doi

  Further research is needed to fully understand the complexities of women's experiences and the social and cultural context in which intimate partner violence occurs. - The study suggests that future research should examine the effectiveness of interventions and policies aimed at addressing intimate partner violence, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing this issue.

  generalstated in cells future researchevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed fully understand complexities women experiences

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