Barriers and facilitators to accessing post sexual-based violence health services among young women attending higher education institutions in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post sexual-based violence (SBV) services are crucial for mitigating SBV-induced consequences. However, these services are reportedly rare and often underutilized, particularly by young women in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to accessing post-SBV services among young women (18-24 years) attending higher education institutions in Nigeria.

Methods

An online survey, using a piloted questionnaire, was administered to a purposive sample of 114 participants recruited from social media platforms between the 8th and 22nd March 2022. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the study findings.

Results

The majority (71.1%) of the participants were between the ages of 21 and 24 years. Of the 37 participants who indi

SUBMITTER: Ogedegbe AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008884 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature