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Lucie Cluver - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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physical emotional and sexual adolescent Abuse victimisation in south africa prevalence incidence perpetrators and locations
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2016Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E Boyes, Heidi LoeningvoyseyAbstract:Background: Physical, emotional and sexual Abuse of Children is a major problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. To date, no known studies have used data directly obtained from community-based samples of Children to investigate prevalence, incidence, locations, and perpetrators of child Abuse victimisation. This study aims to investigate prevalence and incidence, perpetrators, and locations of child Abuse victimisation in South Africa using a multi-community sample. Methods: 3515 Children aged 10-17, (56.6% female) were interviewed from all households in randomly selected census enumeration areas in two South African provinces. Child-self-report questionnaires were completed at baseline and 1-year follow-up (96.7% retention). Results: Prevalence was 56.3% for lifetime physical Abuse (18.2% past-year incidence), 35.5% for lifetime emotional Abuse (12.1% incidence), and 9% for lifetime sexual Abuse (5.3% incidence). 68.9% of Children reported any type of lifetime victimisation and 27.1% reported lifetime multiple Abuse victimisation. Main perpetrators of Abuse were reported: for physical Abuse, primary caregivers and teachers; for emotional Abuse, primary caregivers and relatives; and for sexual Abuse, girlfriend/boyfriends or other peers. Conclusions: This is the first study assessing current self-reported child Abuse through a large, community-based sample in South Africa. Findings of high rates of physical, emotional and sexual Abuse demonstrate the need for targeted and effective interventions to prevent incidence and re-victimisation.
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household illness poverty and physical and emotional child Abuse victimisation findings from south africa s first prospective cohort study
BMC Public Health, 2015Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E BoyesAbstract:Physical and emotional Abuse of Children is a large scale problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. Although chronic household illness has shown to be a predictor for physical and emotional Abuse, no research has thus far investigated the different pathways from household chronic illness to child Abuse victimisation in South Africa.
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risk and protective factors for physical and sexual Abuse of Children and adolescents in africa a review and implications for practice
Trauma Violence & Abuse, 2015Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark Boyes, Elsinah L MhlongoAbstract:There is now conclusive evidence of the major and long-lasting negative effects of physical and sexual Abuse on Children. Within Africa, studies consistently report high rates of child Abuse, with prevalence as high as 64%. However, to date, there has been no review of factors associated with physical and sexual child Abuse and polyvictimization in Africa. This review identified 23 quantitative studies, all of which showed high levels of child Abuse in varying samples of Children and adults. Although studies were very heterogeneous, a range of correlates of Abuse at different levels of the Model of Ecologic Development were identified. These included community-level factors (exposure to bullying, sexual violence, and rural/urban location), household-level factors (poverty, household violence, and non-nuclear family), caregiver-level factors (caregiver illness in particular AIDS and mental health problems, caregiver changes, family functioning, parenting, caregiver-child relationship, and substance Abuse), and child-level factors (age, disability, physical health, behavior, and gender). These findings identify key associated factors that are potential foci of child Abuse prevention interventions. In addition, there is a clear need for further rigorous longitudinal research into predictive factors and culturally relevant interventions.
Franziska Meinck - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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physical emotional and sexual adolescent Abuse victimisation in south africa prevalence incidence perpetrators and locations
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2016Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E Boyes, Heidi LoeningvoyseyAbstract:Background: Physical, emotional and sexual Abuse of Children is a major problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. To date, no known studies have used data directly obtained from community-based samples of Children to investigate prevalence, incidence, locations, and perpetrators of child Abuse victimisation. This study aims to investigate prevalence and incidence, perpetrators, and locations of child Abuse victimisation in South Africa using a multi-community sample. Methods: 3515 Children aged 10-17, (56.6% female) were interviewed from all households in randomly selected census enumeration areas in two South African provinces. Child-self-report questionnaires were completed at baseline and 1-year follow-up (96.7% retention). Results: Prevalence was 56.3% for lifetime physical Abuse (18.2% past-year incidence), 35.5% for lifetime emotional Abuse (12.1% incidence), and 9% for lifetime sexual Abuse (5.3% incidence). 68.9% of Children reported any type of lifetime victimisation and 27.1% reported lifetime multiple Abuse victimisation. Main perpetrators of Abuse were reported: for physical Abuse, primary caregivers and teachers; for emotional Abuse, primary caregivers and relatives; and for sexual Abuse, girlfriend/boyfriends or other peers. Conclusions: This is the first study assessing current self-reported child Abuse through a large, community-based sample in South Africa. Findings of high rates of physical, emotional and sexual Abuse demonstrate the need for targeted and effective interventions to prevent incidence and re-victimisation.
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household illness poverty and physical and emotional child Abuse victimisation findings from south africa s first prospective cohort study
BMC Public Health, 2015Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E BoyesAbstract:Physical and emotional Abuse of Children is a large scale problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. Although chronic household illness has shown to be a predictor for physical and emotional Abuse, no research has thus far investigated the different pathways from household chronic illness to child Abuse victimisation in South Africa.
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risk and protective factors for physical and sexual Abuse of Children and adolescents in africa a review and implications for practice
Trauma Violence & Abuse, 2015Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark Boyes, Elsinah L MhlongoAbstract:There is now conclusive evidence of the major and long-lasting negative effects of physical and sexual Abuse on Children. Within Africa, studies consistently report high rates of child Abuse, with prevalence as high as 64%. However, to date, there has been no review of factors associated with physical and sexual child Abuse and polyvictimization in Africa. This review identified 23 quantitative studies, all of which showed high levels of child Abuse in varying samples of Children and adults. Although studies were very heterogeneous, a range of correlates of Abuse at different levels of the Model of Ecologic Development were identified. These included community-level factors (exposure to bullying, sexual violence, and rural/urban location), household-level factors (poverty, household violence, and non-nuclear family), caregiver-level factors (caregiver illness in particular AIDS and mental health problems, caregiver changes, family functioning, parenting, caregiver-child relationship, and substance Abuse), and child-level factors (age, disability, physical health, behavior, and gender). These findings identify key associated factors that are potential foci of child Abuse prevention interventions. In addition, there is a clear need for further rigorous longitudinal research into predictive factors and culturally relevant interventions.
Mark E Boyes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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physical emotional and sexual adolescent Abuse victimisation in south africa prevalence incidence perpetrators and locations
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2016Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E Boyes, Heidi LoeningvoyseyAbstract:Background: Physical, emotional and sexual Abuse of Children is a major problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. To date, no known studies have used data directly obtained from community-based samples of Children to investigate prevalence, incidence, locations, and perpetrators of child Abuse victimisation. This study aims to investigate prevalence and incidence, perpetrators, and locations of child Abuse victimisation in South Africa using a multi-community sample. Methods: 3515 Children aged 10-17, (56.6% female) were interviewed from all households in randomly selected census enumeration areas in two South African provinces. Child-self-report questionnaires were completed at baseline and 1-year follow-up (96.7% retention). Results: Prevalence was 56.3% for lifetime physical Abuse (18.2% past-year incidence), 35.5% for lifetime emotional Abuse (12.1% incidence), and 9% for lifetime sexual Abuse (5.3% incidence). 68.9% of Children reported any type of lifetime victimisation and 27.1% reported lifetime multiple Abuse victimisation. Main perpetrators of Abuse were reported: for physical Abuse, primary caregivers and teachers; for emotional Abuse, primary caregivers and relatives; and for sexual Abuse, girlfriend/boyfriends or other peers. Conclusions: This is the first study assessing current self-reported child Abuse through a large, community-based sample in South Africa. Findings of high rates of physical, emotional and sexual Abuse demonstrate the need for targeted and effective interventions to prevent incidence and re-victimisation.
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household illness poverty and physical and emotional child Abuse victimisation findings from south africa s first prospective cohort study
BMC Public Health, 2015Co-Authors: Franziska Meinck, Lucie Cluver, Mark E BoyesAbstract:Physical and emotional Abuse of Children is a large scale problem in South Africa, with severe negative outcomes for survivors. Although chronic household illness has shown to be a predictor for physical and emotional Abuse, no research has thus far investigated the different pathways from household chronic illness to child Abuse victimisation in South Africa.
Kevin Lalor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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child sexual Abuse in sub saharan africa a literature review
Child Abuse & Neglect, 2004Co-Authors: Kevin LalorAbstract:Abstract Objective: This article reviews the English-language literature on child sexual Abuse in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The focus is on the sexual Abuse of Children in the home/community, as opposed to the commercial sexual exploitation of Children. Methods: English language, peer-reviewed papers cited in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) are examined. Reports from international and local NGOs and UN agencies are also examined. Results: Few published studies on the sexual Abuse of Children have been conducted in the region, with the exception of South Africa. Samples are predominantly clinical or University based. A number of studies report that approximately 5% of the sample reported penetrative sexual Abuse during their childhood. No national survey of the general population has been conducted. The most frequent explanations for the sexual Abuse of Children in SSA include rapid social change, AIDS/HIV avoidance strategies and the patriarchal nature of society. Child sexual Abuse is most frequently perpetrated by family members, relatives, neighbors or others known to the child. Conclusions: There is nothing to support the widely held view that child sexual Abuse is very rare in SSA—prevalence levels are comparable with studies reported from other regions. The high prevalence levels of AIDS/HIV in the region expose sexually Abused Children to high risks of infection. It is estimated that, approximately .6–1.8% of all Children in high HIV-incidence countries in Southern Africa will experience penetrative sexual Abuse by an AIDS/HIV infected perpetrator before 18 years of age.
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child sexual Abuse in sub saharan africa a literature review
Child Abuse & Neglect, 2004Co-Authors: Kevin LalorAbstract:Abstract Objective: This article reviews the English-language literature on child sexual Abuse in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The focus is on the sexual Abuse of Children in the home/community, as opposed to the commercial sexual exploitation of Children. Methods: English language, peer-reviewed papers cited in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) are examined. Reports from international and local NGOs and UN agencies are also examined. Results: Few published studies on the sexual Abuse of Children have been conducted in the region, with the exception of South Africa. Samples are predominantly clinical or University based. A number of studies report that approximately 5% of the sample reported penetrative sexual Abuse during their childhood. No national survey of the general population has been conducted. The most frequent explanations for the sexual Abuse of Children in SSA include rapid social change, AIDS/HIV avoidance strategies and the patriarchal nature of society. Child sexual Abuse is most frequently perpetrated by family members, relatives, neighbors or others known to the child. Conclusions: There is nothing to support the widely held view that child sexual Abuse is very rare in SSA—prevalence levels are comparable with studies reported from other regions. The high prevalence levels of AIDS/HIV in the region expose sexually Abused Children to high risks of infection. It is estimated that, approximately .6–1.8% of all Children in high HIV-incidence countries in Southern Africa will experience penetrative sexual Abuse by an AIDS/HIV infected perpetrator before 18 years of age.
G P Herbison - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the long term impact of the physical emotional and sexual Abuse of Children a community study
Child Abuse & Neglect, 1996Co-Authors: Paul E Mullen, Judy Martin, J C Anderson, Sarah E Romans, G P HerbisonAbstract:The associations between giving a history of physical, emotional, and sexual Abuse in Children and a range of mental health, interpersonal, and sexual problems in adult life were examined in a community sample of women. Abuse was defined to establish groups giving histories of unequivocal victimization. A history of any form of Abuse was associated with increased rates of psychopathology, sexual difficulties, decreased self-esteem, and interpersonal problems. The similarities between the three forms of Abuse in terms of their association with negative adult outcomes was more apparent than any differences, though there was a trend for sexual Abuse to be particularly associated to sexual problems, emotional Abuse to low self-esteem, and physical Abuse to marital breakdown. Abuse of all types was more frequent in those from disturbed and disrupted family backgrounds. The background factors associated with reports of Abuse were themselves often associated to the same range of negative adult outcomes as for Abuse. Logistic regressions indicated that some, though not all, of the apparent associations between Abuse and adult problems was accounted for by this matrix of childhood disadvantage from which Abuse so often emerged.