Child sexual abuse as a risk factor for sexual risk behaviours among socially disadvantaged adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria

Bo, Osuntokun

doi:10.1080/17450120802385737

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“…In the developed countries, high prevalence rates of CSA have been reported in countries such as Sweden (45.2%; Priebe & Svedin, 2009), Mexico (18.7%;Pineda-Lucatero et al, 2009), China (21.9%;Chen et al, 2006 and 25.6%;Chen et al 2004), United States (38.1%;Newcomb et al, 2009) and Vietnam (19.7%;Nguyen et al, 2010). However, the overall prevalence rate is comparable to other rates that have been reported in African countries, which include Nigeria (55%; Olley, 2008) and South Africa (54.2%; Madu & Peltzer, 2000). The prevalence rates reported in this study are higher than those that were reported in national surveys that were conducted within the region.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Csasupporting

confidence: 84%

“…In this study, the most common forms of CSA were being ''shown pictures or movies of people doing sexual things'', ''touched your body in a sexual way'', ''kissed when you didn't want to be kissed'', ''touched your private parts'' and ''opened or took their clothes off in front of you when they should not have done so''. These experiences have also been reported consistently in other studies (Chen et al, 2006(Chen et al, , 2004Madu & Peltzer, 2000;Olley, 2008;Pineda-Lucatero et al, 2009), suggesting that these forms of CSA are not uncommon among adolescents, both in developed and developing countries such as Zimbabwe.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Csasupporting

confidence: 55%

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The prevalence of child sexual abuse among secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Gwirayi

2013

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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Child sexual abuse is a social and public health concern locally and worldwide because it is associated with numerous and serious short-and long-term devastating consequences. This study investigated the prevalence of child sexual abuse among day secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The sample comprised 268 secondary pupils (50% female; mean age015.42, standard deviation 01.376). Data were collected by administering the Child Abuse Screening Tool Children's Version (ICAST-C). The study found an overall prevalence rate of 56.3%, with no significant gender differences. Both non-contact and contact forms of sexual abuse were prevalent. Both adults and peers were reported as perpetrators. Perpetrators were reported to be familiar people, which is consistent with the observation that the home was reported as the major place where abuse was perpetrated. Compared to western studies, this study showed higher rates for the various forms of child sexual abuse.

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Section: Prevalence Of Csasupporting

confidence: 84%

Section: Prevalence Of Csasupporting

confidence: 55%

The prevalence of child sexual abuse among secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Gwirayi

2013

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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“…Evidence from earlier studies (4,12,14,17,33,(35)(36)(37) reported prevalence of sexual harassment among unban urban women, female students in higher institutions and high schools respectively. Although, several school-based studies have been conducted in Nigeria especially in urban areas, nevertheless, a few studies have reported the influence of location in their investigations (36,37). Not surprisingly, there are no known studies that were conducted in Abia State particularly in among secondary school students in Ohafia LGA, against which the finding from this study can be compared.…”

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confidence: 94%

Prevalence and Forms of Sexual Harassment of Girls by Male Students of Secondary Schools in Ohafia LGA, Abia State

Uduma¹

2015

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The study investigated prevalence and forms of sexual harassment of girls by male students of secondary schools in Ohafia Local Government Area-LGA, Abia State. Five specific objectives with corresponding research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The cross-sectional survey research design was used for the study. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used to draw a sample of 600 out of 2,400 girls who enrolled in secondary schools during 2011/2012 academic session. Two instruments were used for data collection: A researcher-designed instrument titled Questionnaire on Prevalence and Forms of Sexual Harassment of Girls (QPFSHG) and Sexual Harassment of Girls Focus Group Discussion Guide (SHGFGDG). Split-half method was used to determine the reliability of the entire instrument (QPFSHG) using Spearman-Brown correction formula statistic. Also, Kuder-Richardson-20 formula was used to establish the inter-item reliability coefficient of the subscale which had nominal data. The reliability coefficient obtained for the subscale was .77. The data collected were analyzed using frequency and percentage. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-square (χ 2) statistic at .05 level of significance. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended among others that the school authority should establish an office for reporting cases of sexual harassment where confidentiality should be entrenched to encourage victims to lodge complaints and also, there is need to educate girls about sexuality, and human rights. Furthermore, commensurate punitive actions should be taken against sexual harassment offenders when convicted to serve as deterrence to other male students.

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“…against the child's will. The child is often left with trauma, depression, guilt, self-blame, mental health disorder (Omorodion, 2009, Abayomi, 2014, Adeosun, 2015, juvenile delinquency (Abayomi, 2014), secrecy and lack of trust (Adeosun, 2015), unwanted pregnancy, abortion, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS (Ikechebelu, et al 2008), enhanced sexual risk behaviour (Olley, 2008) and a reduced interest in school, truancy and ultimately thwarted academics (Adigeb & Mbua, 2015). This list is by no means exhaustive, it is simply based on the twenty Nigerianauthored reviewed articles, yet it aligns with consequences some other studies (Lalor, 2004;Worku, 2011;Singh et al, 2014) and interpersonal (secrecy, lack of trust).…”

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confidence: 99%

Review of Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse in Nigeria: Implications for 21st Century Counsellors

Okunlola¹,

Gesinde²,

Nwabueze³

et al. 2020

CIJP

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Child and adolescent sexual abuse (CSA) represent sexual abuse with children and adolescents, and it remains a global concern. Though prevalent in Nigeria, there is still a dearth of research on its prevention, treatment and disclosure, causing a threat to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); a threat to the education of young children; a threat to the psychosocial functionalities of children and adolescents and ultimately weakening the strength of the nation. This paper reviewed the literature on child sexual abuse in Nigeria. The focus was to identify research gaps which could lead to further researches as a way of bringing the menace to its much-reduced form, if not complete eradication. Nigerian-authored, peer-reviewed papers cited in International Journals were examined. Reports from international and local NGOs and U.N. agencies were also considered. Findings from the review indicate there are fewer published studies on sexual abuse of children compared to the magnitude of the problem in Nigeria. It is mostly underreported, and not many authors explored the causes, effects, and possible strategies to prevent non-disclosure. Nation/region-wide surveys or studies on CSA in Nigeria are also very scarce. Not much on the roles of the counselling profession as a way of helping to prevent, create awareness, as well as providing psychosocial healing for CSA victims in Nigeria has been explored. In the light of fulfilling SDGs, it is recommended that researches that can inform proper counselling in this area, be conducted. Also, the need for nationwide or regionwide surveys which will throw to light the current realities of CSA in Nigeria so that a well-directed approach to its eradication can be explored was emphasized. Furthermore, the need for stricter and well-enforced policies that respect no persons, tribe or religion was also noted.

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Child sexual abuse as a risk factor for sexual risk behaviours among socially disadvantaged adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

The prevalence of child sexual abuse among secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe

The prevalence of child sexual abuse among secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Prevalence and Forms of Sexual Harassment of Girls by Male Students of Secondary Schools in Ohafia LGA, Abia State

Review of Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse in Nigeria: Implications for 21st Century Counsellors

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