Cross-Sectional Analysis of Contextual Factors Associated With Sexual Violence Against Children and Youth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Spaid Miedema, Stephanie; Simuzingili, Muloongo; B. Annor, Francis; Stewart, Katherine; Irurzun Pérez, Araceli; Haardörfer, Regine; Avery, Laura; M. Massetti, Greta

doi:10.1177/08862605261444006

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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Contextual Factors Associated With Sexual Violence Against Children and Youth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Authors:

Stephanie Spaid Miedema

Muloongo Simuzingili

Francis B. Annor

Abstract

Sexual violence (SV) against children and youth is a global problem. Minimal evidence exists on how contextual factors, such as those at the community or societal levels, influence the prevalence of SV in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Data from the Violence against Children and Youth Sur...

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