Changes in prevalence of violence and risk factors for violence and HIV among children and young people in Kenya: a comparison of the 2010 and 2019 Kenya Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has shown a high prevalence of violence among young people in Kenya. Violence is a known risk factor for HIV acquisition and these two public health issues could be viewed as a syndemic. In 2010, Kenya became the third country to implement the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS). The study found a high prevalence of violence in the country. Led by the Government of Kenya, stakeholders implemented several prevention and response strategies to reduce violence. In 2019, Kenya implemented a second VACS. This study examines the changes in violence and risk factors for violence and HIV between 2010 and 2019.

Methods

The 2010 and 2019 VACS used a similar sampling approach and measures. Both VACS were cross-sectional national household surv

SUBMITTER: Annor FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791664 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature