Predictors of sexual violence among female students in higher education institutions in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual violence is a profound social and public health problem in Ethiopia. Female students in institutions of higher education are highly vulnerable to sexual violence. Different studies conducted on sexual violence at higher education institutions lack consistency and inclusiveness. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to estimate the lifetime and twelve-month prevalence, and predictors of sexual violence among female students in institutions of higher education in Ethiopia.

Methods

This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted from January 1, 2000, to June 1, 2020, in Ethiopia. This review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases in

SUBMITTER: Kefale B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894927 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature