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Mr. Uviwe Ncanywa

Lecturer Psychiatry uviwe.ncanywa@wits.ac.za

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Uviwe Ncanywa is a scholar in psychology whose work centers on domestic violence and its psychosocial consequences for women and families. Affiliated with academic research in the field of mental health and social wellbeing, Ncanywa contributes to contemporary debates on gender-based violence, particularly within developing country contexts. The research reflects a commitment to survivor-centered perspectives and community-informed intervention strategies.

A recent systematic review in Current Psychology examines how domestic violence shapes survivors’ lived experiences of motherhood. Through thematic synthesis of global studies, the work highlights the complex interplay between trauma, maternal identity, psychosocial health, and access to support systems. The study challenges deficit-based assumptions about parenting under abuse and underscores the resilience and agency of survivors.

Based on limited available publications at present, Ncanywa’s scholarship demonstrates strengths in qualitative synthesis, critical analysis of survivor narratives, and public health framing of domestic violence. The research advances understanding of intergenerational impacts and calls for accessible, context-sensitive interventions to better support mothers navigating violence and recovery.

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