Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence among adolescent girls and young women in in South Africa: summary of findings: factsheet

OUTPUT TYPE: Pamphlet (published)
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): J.Mthembu, M.Mabaso, N.Zungu, K.Zuma
KEYWORDS: ADOLESCENT GIRLS, HIV/AIDS, PARTNER VIOLENCE, YOUNG WOMEN
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12139
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/16418
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/16418

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Abstract

Evidence indicate that intimate partner violence (IPV) is disturbingly high among South African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Understanding prevalence and risk factors for IPV among these emerging adults is critical for developing appropriate interventions to prevent adverse health outcomes later in life.