Rape prevention through empowerment of adolescent girls

Sexual assault is a major cause of injury, unplanned pregnancy, HIV infection, and mental health problems worldwide. In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, sexual assault has reached epidemic proportions. This study evaluated the efficacy of an empowerment and self-defense intervention for adolescent girls...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 133; no. 5; p. e1226
Main Authors:	Sarnquist, Clea, Omondi, Benjamin, Sinclair, Jake, Gitau, Carolinah, Paiva, Lee, Mulinge, Munyae, Cornfield, David N, Maldonado, Yvonne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.05.2014
Subjects:	Adolescent Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Developing Countries Female Humans Kenya Power (Psychology) Prospective Studies Rape - prevention & control Rape - psychology Rape - statistics & numerical data Treatment Outcome Young Adult Kenya empowerment sexual violence intervention prevention Africa adolescent health
ISSN:	1098-4275, 1098-4275
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