Gender Differentials in Factors Influencing Self- Disclosure of Sexual Abuse in Lusaka, Zambia
Journal Title: Journal of Education and Literature - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
The prevalence of child sexual abuse continues to be a major public health problem worldwide. Nevertheless, while most of the research has concentrated on determining the magnitude of child sexual abuse in Zambia, very few studies have been done on factors that influence self-disclosure of abuse among young people. Understanding the prevalence of child sexual abuse is critical in addressing the problem; however determining which factors influence a child’s decision to self-disclose sexual abuse, is essential in halting the abuse and improving disclosure rates. It was for this fact that this study aimed at assessing the factors which influence self-disclosure of abuse among boys and girls in Lusaka. The study used both quantitative and qualitative approach on 150 victims of sexual abuse aged 8-18 associated with YWCA. Among the findings discovered, the study revealed that majority of the participants did not disclose sexual abuse to anyone and that most of them had experienced various forms of sexual abuse with the highest prevalence being vaginal sex. Based on the findings, it was recommended that parents discuss sexual issues with their children and the government should open up youth friendly centres in the communities were young people can discuss sexual issues.
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Margaret Malambo, Thankian Kusanthan
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