Global Trends in Childhood Sexual Abuse and Bullying Victimization in 204 Countries: A Comprehensive Analysis From 1990 to 2019
Our research indicates that, on a global scale, rates of CSA among girls have been rising. Additionally, BV rates have increased in all regions for both boys and girls. Notably, this trend in BV rates is occurring irrespective of HDI. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted interventions in areas with high rates of CSA and BV.
Authors
- Yashar Khani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9925-3814)
- Nasrin Borumandnia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7583-8313)
- Mahmood Reza Gohari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4289-2022)
- Hamid Alavi Majd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7772-2923)
- Payam Fattahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1761-0684)
- Mohammadamin Sabbagh Alvani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-4940)
Institutions
- University of Waterloo (CA)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.007
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.83