Despite emerging evidence that child sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant health problem in
Sri Lanka, few studies have been undertaken to understand the scope and associated …

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) has been a neglected topic in Sri Lanka (SL) despite
its devastating effects on the victims and families. Though there is some growing concern …

Objective To study the prevalence and spectrum of sexual abuse among adolescents in
Kerala, South India. Methods A self-report survey was conducted among adolescents in the …

The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of child sexual abuse (CSA) in a
nation-wide representative sample of 14–17 year old Israeli adolescents, and to examine …

Background Sexual abuse is a global issue and happens in every culture and country. It is a
risk factor for developing several mental disorders and suicide. While there are many studies …

Abstract Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a global public health problem that has been found to
be linked to negative health outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of …

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a social problem that is prevalent globally and has growing
research interest and media attention. WHO defines CSA as" the involvement of a child in …

Child abuse continues to be a major public health problem in Sri Lanka. According to the
statistics of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA), Sri Lanka, a total of 1332 …

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out during July to September 2018 among
399 students of two colleges located at Puducherry using a self-administered questionnaire …

Background: The traumatic impact of experiencing sexual abuse as a child can be long
lasting and span into adulthood; it is a contributory factor to poor academic performance …