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Malawi Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2015 (data collection 2013)

An overview of the data found in Malawi's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Childhood violence is associated with forced sexual initiation among girls and young women in Malawi: A cross-sectional survey

This purpose of this study is to describe associations between childhood violence and forced sexual initiation in young Malawian females.

Effects of poly-victimization before age 18 on health outcomes in young Kenyan adults: Violence Against Children and Youth Survey

This study explores the collective effects of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional violence on selected self-reported health outcomes among young Kenyan females and males using the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS).

Prevalence of violence victimization and perpetration among persons aged 13–24 years: Four sub-Saharan African countries, 2013–2015

From 2013 to 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborated with Together for Girls and the governments of Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia to plan and implement Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys.

Cycle of violence among young Kenyan women: The link between childhood violence and adult physical intimate partner violence in a population-based survey

This study explores the association between emotional, physical, and sexual violence against children with physical intimate partner violence in young adulthood.

Missed treatment opportunities and barriers to comprehensive treatment for sexual violence survivors in Kenya: A mixed methods study

This study compares the characteristics of survivors who present for healthcare to those of survivors reporting violence on national surveys; understand the healthcare services provided to survivors; and, identify barriers to treatment.

Violence against children and youth with disabilities in Rwanda

The multi-country study on the drivers of violence affecting children in Zimbabwe: Using a mixed methods, multi-stakeholder approach to discover what drives violence

Explore this article on what drives violence against children in Zimbabwe and what can be done to address them.

Uganda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2018 (data collection 2015)

Explore the data in Uganda's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Uganda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2018 (data collection 2015)

An overview of the data found in Uganda's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Rwanda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2018 (data collection 2015)

Explore the data in Rwanda's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Adverse childhood experiences and HIV sexual risk-taking behaviors among young adults in Malawi

This analysis explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and HIV sexual risk-taking behaviors among young adults in Malawi.