Factors associated with access and utilization of sexual abuse emergency healthcare services among street children in Zomba, Malawi: a qualitative study
Sexual abuse and its health risks continue to be a challenge among street children. The absence of adequate connections and secure environments for street children to report sexual abuse and seek help without facing judgment has created significant obstacles for them in accessing sexual abuse emergency health services. To curb this challenge it is crucial for successful interventions to specifically address the health needs of street children and involve them in the decision-making processes related to their interventions.
Authors
- Lot Nyirenda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1398-5454)
- Susan Mphatso Kacheyo
Institutions
- University of Malawi (MW)
- Kamuzu Central Hospital (MW)
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (MW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11902-3
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70