Background Research on prevalence, risk factors, and prevention interventions for child
sexual abuse has continued to focus on western and developed countries. Where country …

Objectives Child maltreatment through physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse,
neglect, and exposure to domestic violence, causes substantial adverse health, educational …

Background Gender-based violence is a public health issue. The prevalence of gender-
based violence is high in Sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this study aims to produce an …

Background Women who have experienced childhood trauma may be at risk for postpartum
depression, increasing the likelihood of negative outcomes among their children. Predictive …

The present meta-analytic review examined the associations between different forms of
trauma and mental disorders among prisoners and ex-prisoners. Studies published from …

Child abuse is a major public health problem. In order to establish the prevalence of abuse
exposure among children, measures need to be age-appropriate, sensitive, reliable and …

Epidemiological surveys measuring the prevalence of child maltreatment generate essential
knowledge that is required to enhance human rights, promote gender equality, and reduce …

Background: Mental health problems of adolescents are underserved in low and middle-
income countries where they account for a significant proportion of disease burden …

Physical, emotional and sexual child abuse are major problems in South Africa. This study
investigates whether children know about post-abuse services, if they disclose and seek …

Despite the extent and magnitude of violence against children in South Africa, political and
financial investments to prevent violence against children remain low. A recent costing study …