Risk factors of adolescent exposure to violence in Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally violence against children and adolescents is a significant public health problem. Since children rely on family for early learning and socialization, evidence of the factors associated with exposure to violence within households may inform the development of policies and measures to prevent violence and aid the victims of violence. This study examines the risk and protective factors associated with adolescents' exposure to violence at home and how these differ by gender and age in four regions of Burkina Faso.

Materials and methods

We used data from the baseline survey of the Child-Sensitive Social Protection Programme (CSSPP) conducted in four regions of Burkina Faso. The CSSPP is a cash transfer programme accompanied by complimentary nutrition, and wate

SUBMITTER: Musizvingoza R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9771600 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature