[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and correlates of sexual violence among adolescent girls and young women: findings from a cross-sectional study in a South African university
Background Epidemiological data on the prevalence and factors associated with sexual
violence is critical to understanding the magnitude of the problem and designing effective …
violence is critical to understanding the magnitude of the problem and designing effective …
Sexual violence and youth in South Africa: The need for community-based prevention interventions
I Petersen, A Bhana, M McKay - Child abuse & neglect, 2005 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: South Africa is reported to have one of the highest rates of sexual violence in
the world, with adolescent girls between the ages of 12–17 being particularly at risk. Given …
the world, with adolescent girls between the ages of 12–17 being particularly at risk. Given …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors associated with sexual violence towards girls in Swaziland
MJ Breiding, A Reza, J Gulaid… - Bulletin of the World …, 2011 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVE: To explore risk factors for sexual violence in childhood in a nationally
representative sample of females aged 13 to 24 years in Swaziland. METHODS: During a …
representative sample of females aged 13 to 24 years in Swaziland. METHODS: During a …
Sexual violence against women: the scope of the problem
E Dartnall, R Jewkes - Best practice & research Clinical obstetrics & …, 2013 - Elsevier
Rape and sexual violence occur in all societies, and cut across all social classes.
Prevalence estimates of rape victimisation range between 6 and 59% of women having …
Prevalence estimates of rape victimisation range between 6 and 59% of women having …
Characterizing the prevalence and contributing factors of sexual violence: A representative cross-sectional study among school-going adolescents in two East African …
K Goessmann, J Ssenyonga, M Nkuba… - Child Abuse & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Sexual violence against minors is a global phenomenon with wide-ranging
negative consequences. Global reports suggest that it is a particularly serious issue in East …
negative consequences. Global reports suggest that it is a particularly serious issue in East …
Sexual violence and its health consequences for female children in Swaziland: a cluster survey study
A Reza, MJ Breiding, J Gulaid, JA Mercy, C Blanton… - The Lancet, 2009 - thelancet.com
Background Despite concern, few studies have been done about sexual violence against
girls younger than 18 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. We report the prevalence and …
girls younger than 18 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. We report the prevalence and …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and patterns of gender-based violence across adolescent girls and young women in Mombasa, Kenya
P Bhattacharjee, H Ma, H Musyoki, E Cheuk, S Isac… - BMC women's …, 2020 - Springer
Background We sought to estimate the prevalence and describe heterogeneity in
experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) across subgroups of adolescent girls and …
experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) across subgroups of adolescent girls and …
[HTML][HTML] High rates of sexual violence by both intimate and non-intimate partners experienced by adolescent girls and young women in Kenya and Zambia: Findings …
Background While links between intimate-partner violence (IPV) and HIV risk have been
established, less is known about violence perpetrated by people other than intimate …
established, less is known about violence perpetrated by people other than intimate …
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual violence among women aged 15–49 years in rural Uganda: evidence from the Uganda Demographic and Health …
Objectives Sexual violence is a serious global health problem with short-and long-term
physical, mental, and reproductive adverse effects. This study aimed to determine the …
physical, mental, and reproductive adverse effects. This study aimed to determine the …
Childhood sexual violence against boys: a study in 3 countries
SA Sumner, JA Mercy, R Buluma, MW Mwangi… - …, 2016 - publications.aap.org
METHODS: We conducted nationally representative, multistage cluster Violence Against
Children Surveys in Haiti, Kenya, and Cambodia among males aged 13 to 24 years …
Children Surveys in Haiti, Kenya, and Cambodia among males aged 13 to 24 years …