Correction Issued for Author Name in Lancet Global Health Study on IPV
The Lancet Global Health has issued an official correction regarding a previously published Health Policy article titled "Gaps in government recognition of the service needs of women who experience intimate partner violence: a comparative case study analysis of policies and implementation across eight countries." The original publication, cited as Lancet Global Health 2026; 14: e466–76, contained a typographical error in the spelling of co-author Shanaaz Mathews' name. This administrative correction was formally implemented and made effective as of March 13, 2026. The underlying study, authored by Blofield M, Danforth K, Mathews S, and colleagues, examines critical disparities in how governments recognize and address the service needs of women suffering from intimate partner violence. By analyzing policies and their implementation across eight different countries, the research highlights significant gaps in state response mechanisms. While the correction does not alter the scientific findings or policy recommendations of the study, it ensures the accurate attribution of credit to the researchers involved. This notice serves to maintain the integrity of the academic record within the prestigious medical journal, ensuring that all contributors are correctly identified in the global health discourse surrounding gender-based violence and public policy implementation.
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Correction Issued for Author Name in Lancet Global Health Study on IPV
The Lancet Global Health has issued an official correction regarding a previously published Health Policy article titled "Gaps in government recognition of the service needs of women who experience intimate partner violence: a comparative case study analysis of policies and implementation across eight countries." The original publication, cited as Lancet Global Health 2026; 14: e466–76, contained a typographical error in the spelling of co-author Shanaaz Mathews' name. This administrative correction was formally implemented and made effective as of March 13, 2026. The underlying study, authored by Blofield M, Danforth K, Mathews S, and colleagues, examines critical disparities in how governments recognize and address the service needs of women suffering from intimate partner violence. By analyzing policies and their implementation across eight different countries, the research highlights significant gaps in state response mechanisms. While the correction does not alter the scientific findings or policy recommendations of the study, it ensures the accurate attribution of credit to the researchers involved. This notice serves to maintain the integrity of the academic record within the prestigious medical journal, ensuring that all contributors are correctly identified in the global health discourse surrounding gender-based violence and public policy implementation.
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