Associations Among Age of First Experience of Violence, Type of Victimization, Polyvictimization, and Mental Distress in Nigerian Females.

Journal: Violence against women

Volume: 28

Issue: 12-13

Year of Publication: 2022

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA. Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Abstract summary 

This study explored associations of age of first victimization, sexual violence (SV), physical violence (PV), polyvictimization, and mental distress among females in Nigeria ( = 1,766, 13-24 years old) using the nationally representative 2014 Nigeria Violence Against Children Survey. Multinomial logistic regressions were performed. Nigerian females reporting SV victimization and polyvictimization were more likely to experience higher mental distress. The older the female was at the time of PV victimization, the greater the risk for mental distress. Violence is prevalent in Nigeria and its impact on youth's health is severe. However, evidence-based and data-driven policies and programs can reduce and prevent violence.

Authors & Co-authors:  Lee NaeHyung N Osborne Melissa M Massetti Greta G Watson Ashley A Self-Brown Shannon S

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Adams J, Mrug S, & Knight DC (2018). Characteristics of child physical and sexual abuse as predictors of psychopathology. Child Abuse & Neglect, 86, 167–177. 10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.09.019
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Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/10778012211038973
SSN : 1552-8448
Study Population
Female,Females
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Nigeria;females;mental health;polyvictimization;violence
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
United States