Exposure to violence and associated factors among university students in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Violence is a major public health concern with a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Living in a new environment without parental control and experimenting with new lifestyles may increase the risk of violence among university students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess exposure to violence and its associated factors among university students in Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2988 university students from six randomly selected universities in Ethiopia. A two-stage stratified sampling method was used to recruit the study participants. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect information regarding exposure to emotional, physical, and sexual violence. Bivariable

SUBMITTER: Belihu WB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11918400 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature