Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant violation of human rights, requiring specific understanding of how individuals heal and recover after these experiences. This article reports on findings of a qualitative metasynthesis that examined the nature of healing after GBV through the perspectives of female-identifying survivors. Empirical studies were identified by a search of peer-reviewed articles via electronic databases. Studies were included for review if they were available in the English language, reported on qualitative studies that directly engaged female-identifying survivors of GBV, and were aiming to understand the GBV healing journey, process, or goals. After our initial search, 1,107 articles were reviewed by title and abstract and 47 articles were reviewed for full text. Twenty-six peer-reviewed articles were included for the review and were analyzed using meta-ethnography. Key findings included the recovery journey as a nonlinear, iterative experience that requires active engagement and patience. Healing was composed of (1) trauma processing and reexamination, (2) managing negative states, (3) rebuilding the self, (4) connecting with others, and (5) regaining hope and power. “Shifts” or “turning points” are also mentioned which catalyzed healing prioritization. This article aggregates and examines the scientific literature to date on GBV healing and provides articulation of the limitations, gaps in evidence, and areas for intervention. The article considers implications for future research, policy, and practice and, in particular, focuses our attention on the need to expand our knowledge of alternative recovery pathways and mechanisms for healing.

基于性别的暴力 (GBV) 是对人权的严重侵犯，需要具体了解个人在这些经历后如何治愈和恢复。本文报告了定性综合综合的结果，该综合综合研究通过女性识别幸存者的观点检查了 GBV 后愈合的性质。通过通过电子数据库搜索同行评议的文章来确定实证研究。如果研究以英语提供，则纳入审查以供审查，报告直接参与识别 GBV 女性幸存者的定性研究，并旨在了解 GBV 治疗过程、过程或目标。经过我们的初步搜索，1,107 篇文章按标题和摘要进行了审查，47 篇文章进行了全文审查。26 篇同行评议的文章被纳入审查，并使用元民族志进行分析。主要发现包括恢复之旅是一种非线性的、迭代的体验，需要积极参与和耐心。康复包括（1）创伤处理和重新审视，（2）管理消极状态，（3）重建自我，（4）与他人联系，以及（5）重新获得希望和力量。还提到了促进治疗优先级的“转变”或“转折点”。本文汇总并审查了迄今为止关于 GBV 治愈的科学文献，并阐明了局限性、证据差距和干预领域。本文考虑了对未来研究、政策和实践的影响，特别是，