Sexual Violence Among Out-of-School Female Adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16914902 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kofoworola Odeyemi (University of Lagos, corresponding author), Tolulope Olufunlayo, Tolulope F Olufunlayo (0000-0002-8938-6151, University of Lagos), Babatunde Ogunnowo (University of Lagos), A T Onajole (0000-0002-3072-4689, University of Lagos), Adebayo Onajole |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2016-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244016669972 |
| OpenAlex | W2550555782 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 4 |
Sexual violence against females is a public health problem. This descriptive cross-sectional study sought to determine the prevalence of sexual violence among out-of-school female adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria and examine the context in which it occurs. Three hundred and fifty adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 19 years, working in Sandgrouse market, Lagos, were selected using cluster sampling. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Almost half (42.9%) of the respondents have had sexual intercourse, and median age at initiation was 17 years. Forced initiation was reported by 15.8%, and 36.3% reported that first intercourse was due to coercion. Among the sexually active, only 12.3% stated that “it is what they desire.” Majority of respondents (64.1%) believe that rape is common in their community, and 18% of the sexually active have experienced rape. Out-of-school adolescents in this community are at risk of sexual violence. The factors that make them vulnerable need to be addressed
Cluster sampling · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Geography · Poison control · Population · Public health · Sexual coercion · Sexual intercourse · Sexual violence · Suicide prevention · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2023 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |