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Sage journals
VACS journal articles

Applying structural equation modeling to measure violence exposure and its impact on mental health: Malawi Violence Against Children and Young Women Survey, 2013

This study examines exposure to multiple forms of violence among Malawian children and youth and their association with mental health outcomes.

linking vacs to to coordinated effective action 2013
Technical reports

Linking Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) to coordinated and effective action

This document serves as a guide for countries and Together for Girls partners interested in undertaking the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS).

Journal of epidemiology and global health
VACS journal articles

A national survey of childhood physical abuse among females in Swaziland

Explore this study on the scope and characteristics of childhood physical abuse in Swaziland.

Bulletin of the WHO
VACS journal articles

Risk factors associated with sexual violence towards girls in Swaziland

This article explores risk factors for sexual violence in childhood in a nationally representative sample of females aged 13 to 24 years in Swaziland.

Lancet journal
VACS journal articles

Sexual violence and its health consequences for female children in Swaziland: A cluster survey study

This study looks at the prevalence and circumstances of sexual violence in girls in Swaziland, and assesses the negative health consequences.

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