Risk factors associated with date rape and sexual assault of adolescent girls

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith R. Vicary ◽  
Linda R. Klingaman ◽  
William L. Harkness
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Date Rape ◽  
Factors Associated

Prevalence of and factors associated with insufficient physical activity among adolescents: evidence from a nationwide survey in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Md Mokbul Hossain ◽  
Fahmida Akter ◽  
Abu Abdullah Mohammad Hanif ◽  
Md Showkat Ali Khan ◽  
Abu Ahmed Shamim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
World Health ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adolescent Girls And Boys ◽  
The World ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract The World Health Organization set a target of a 15% relative reduction in the prevalence of insufficient physical activity (IPA) by 2025 among adolescents and adults globally. In Bangladesh, there are no national estimates of the prevalence of IPA among adolescents. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of and risk factors associated with IPA among adolescent girls and boys. Data for 4865 adolescent girls and 4907 adolescent boys, collected as a part of a National Nutrition Surveillance in 2018–19, were analysed for this study. A modified version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to collect physical activity data. The World Health Organization recommended cut-off points were used to estimate the prevalence of IPA. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with IPA. Prevalences of IPA among adolescent girls and boys were 50.3% and 29.0%, respectively, and the prevalence was significantly higher among early adolescents (10–14 years) than late adolescents (15–19 years) among both boys and girls. The IPA prevalence was highest among adolescents living in non-slum urban areas (girls: 77.7%; boys: 64.1%). For both boys and girls, younger age, non-slum urban residence, higher paternal education and increased television viewing time were significantly associated with IPA. Additionally, residing in slums was significantly associated with IPA only among the boys. Higher maternal education was associated with IPA only among the girls. This study identified several modifiable risk factors associated with IPA among adolescent boys and girls in Bangladesh. These factors should be addressed through comprehensive public health interventions to promote physical activity among adolescent girls and boys.

Factors Associated With Types of Sexual Assault Victimization and Bystander Behavior Among South Korean University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 952-971
Author(s):  
Dong Ha Kim ◽  
Myung-Yong Um ◽  
Hyunkag Cho ◽  
Eui Bhin Lee ◽  
Jong Serl Chun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Sexual Misconduct ◽  
Bystander Behavior ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Bystander Behaviors ◽  
Korean Universities

The aim of the current study was to gain understanding about incidences of sexual misconduct and bystander behaviors in South Korean universities. Specifically, risk factors were examined associated with three different types of sexual assault victimization (verbal or visual sexual harassment, physically forced sexual assault, and incapacitated sexual assault) and investigated the factors related to bystander behaviors. Data were collected via an online survey tool called SurveyMonkey in 2016. The total sample of participants comprised 1,944 enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from six universities in Seoul, South Korea. One logistic regression was conducted with a sample who reported sexual assault victimization (n = 1,079) to examine the risk factors associated with the three types of sexual misconduct. The other logistic regression was conducted with the subsample of bystanders (n = 540) to examine the relationships between bystander behavior and risk factors. In the main results, each type of sexual misconduct was associated differentially with age, alcohol blackouts, depression, child abuse and neglect, being an international student, and childhood sexual victimization. Also, persons who were older, self-identified LGBT, and victimized by verbal or visual sexual harassment at university were more likely to intervene when sexual misconduct occurred. These findings have implications for policies and interventions to reduce and prevent sexual misconduct in Korean universities.

Risk Factors Associated with Sexual Assault Among Sexual Minority Women

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Kaysen ◽  
Kimberly Balsam ◽  
Tonda Hughes ◽  
Kimberly Hodge
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Women ◽  
Sexual Minority Women ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Childhood Abuse, Avatar Choices, and Other Risk Factors Associated With Internet-Initiated Victimization of Adolescent Girls

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 123 (6) ◽  
pp. e1078-e1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Noll ◽  
C. E. Shenk ◽  
J. E. Barnes ◽  
F. W. Putnam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Factors Associated

Factors Associated With College Women’s Labeling of Sexual Victimization

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 940-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay M. Orchowski ◽  
Amy S. Untied ◽  
Christine A. Gidycz
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
College Women ◽  
Sexual Victimization ◽  
Date Rape ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Perpetrator Blame

Despite high rates of sexual assault among college women, most victims do not label the experience as sexual assault or rape. Prior research examining labeling of sexual victimization has focused on women’s characterization of rape experiences as either not victimization or victimization. This study extends prior research by exploring factors associated with labeling various forms of sexual victimization as “not victimization,” a “serious miscommunication,” or a “sexual assault, date rape, rape, or crime.” A sample of 1,060 college women reported on their experiences of sexual victimization since the age of 14 years. Women who reported experiences of prior sexual victimization (n = 371) indicated their level of acquaintance with the assailant, assault disclosure, substance use at time of assault, attributions of self- and perpetrator-blame for the assault, and labeling of the experience. Most women who reported experiences of sexual victimization did not self-identify as victims, and 38% labeled sexual victimization as a serious miscommunication. Greater acquaintance with the perpetrator, higher behavioral self-blame, and victim substance use at the time of the assault were associated with labeling sexual assault experiences as a serious miscommunication. Implications are discussed.

Family risk factors associated with adolescent pregnancy: study of a group of adolescent girls and their families in Ecuador

1999 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Guijarro ◽  
Jorge Naranjo ◽  
Mónica Padilla ◽  
Richardo Gutiérez ◽  
Cristina Lammers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Risk Factors ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Factors Associated

Risk factors associated with sexual assault in Calabar, south eastern Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
JE Ekabua ◽  
TU Agan ◽  
CU Iklaki ◽  
EI Ekanem ◽  
IH Itam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Eastern

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anaemia Amongst Adolescent Girls Attending in Pediatrics OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Shakil Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Present Cross Sectional Study ◽  
One Year

Background: The habits that children inculcate during adolescence remains with them throughout the life. Anaemia is one of the most prevalent health conditions amongst the Girls residing in developing countries. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia amongst adolescent girls attending in paediatrics OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College. Materials and methods: The present cross sectional study was performed for a period of one year (February 2016 - March 2017). This study was conducted amongst the girls attending to the Paediatrics department of Nepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepalgunj. The study included all the girls aged between 10-19 years. Each Girls underwent physical examination under trained supervision to record sign of anaemia like pallor. Body mass index of all the subjects was also calculated. The data obtained was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software. Results: A total of 200 girls were enrolled in this study. The mean age of the study sample was 21.10+/-10.67 years. Majority of the early adolescents (68.5%) had anaemia. Least number (36%) of anaemic patients was seen in mid adolescence. There were 47.5% girls in late adolescence that showed signs of anaemia. There were 47.9% Girls who had passage of worms and 50.1% had no worm infestations. Majority (63.5%) of non anaemic Girls were in their post menarche stage. Conclusion: There were 52% of the girls who were anaemic in our study. The proportion of undernourished girls were significantly higher, therefore body mass index significantly affects anaemia.

Genital injuries in women reporting sexual assault

Sexual Health ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryn M. Palmer ◽  
Anna M. McNulty ◽  
Catherine D'Este ◽  
Basil Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Type Frequency ◽  
Court Proceedings ◽  
Genital Injury ◽  
Genital Injuries

Background: The likelihood of genital injury following sexual assault remains unclear. Genital injury related to sexual assault is often an issue in court proceedings, with the expectation that injuries will be found in 'genuine' cases. Conviction rates are higher when the complainant has genital injuries. Objectives: To determine the type, frequency and severity of genital and non-genital injuries of women following alleged sexual assault and, in addition, to determine factors associated with the presence of injuries. Methods: The assault records and forensic examination findings of 153 consecutive women who attended a sexual assault service in Newcastle, Australia, between 1997 and 1999 were reviewed. All of the women were examined within 72 hours of the assault. Associations were sought between victim and reported assault variables and the presence of injury using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: Of the women, 111 (73%) were aged under 30 years and only 4% were over 50 years. Penile–vaginal penetration was the most common type of sexual assault (86%). Non-genital injuries were found in 46% of the women examined (mostly minor) and genital injury in only 22%. Genital injury in the absence of non-genital injury was rare (3%). Independent risk factors for the detection of non-genital injuries were reported threats of violence (OR 5.7, 95% CI; 2.2–14.6). Risk factors for genital injury were the presence of non-genital injury (OR 19, 95% CI; 6.0–63.0), threats of violence (OR 3.7, 95% CI; 1.5–8.9) and being over the age of 40 years (OR 5.6, 95% CI; 1.6–20.3). If the alleged assailant was known to the woman this was protective for both non-genital (OR 0.3, 95% CI; 0.1–0.5) and genital (OR 0.4, 95% CI; 0.2–0.9) injury. Conclusions: The presence of genital injury should not be required to validate an allegation of sexual assault, particularly in the absence of non-genital injuries.

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