Prevalence of physical violence against children in Haiti: A national population-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: Although physical violence against children is common worldwide, there are no national estimates in Haiti. To establish baseline national estimates, a three-stage clustered sampling design was utilized to administer a population-based household survey about victimization due to physical violence to 13-24 year old Haitians (n=2,916), including those residing in camps or settlements. Descriptive statistics and weighted analysis techniques were used to estimate national lifetime prevalence and characteristics of physical violence against children. About two-thirds of respondents reported having experienced physical violence during childhood (67.0%; 95% CI 63.4-70.4), the percentage being similar in males and females. More than one-third of 13-17 year old respondents were victimized in the 12

SUBMITTER: Flynn-O'Brien KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5928512 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature