VACS journal articles
Disclosure and help-seeking experiences of childhood sexual violence survivors in refugee settings of Ethiopia and Uganda
This paper aims to examine disclosure and help-seeking experiences among survivors of childhood sexual violence in refugee settings across Ethiopia and Uganda.
A systematic review of the global and regional estimates of the prevalence of sexual violence against children
This study found that in 2024 alone, an estimated 72.6 million girls and 60.9 million boys experienced at least one form of sexual violence.
Experiences of childhood violence and violence perpetration and the association with inequitable gender norms and violence justification in humanitarian settings in Uganda
Using data from the Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS), this paper explores associations between endorsement of inequitable gender norms, intimate partner violence justification, and experiences of violence and/or perpetration of violence in childhood.
Functional Disability, Violence, HIV Status, and Risk Factors for HIV Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women — Eswatini, 2022
Adolescent girls and young women with disabilities in Eswatini might be at increased risk for experiencing violence and for HIV infection, compared with those without disabilities.
Cementing key partnerships to foster the use of evidence in humanitarian settings
This case study showcases the Baobab Research Programme Consortium (RPC) approach to developing new partnerships to produce policy and program-relevant evidence to address critical SHRH concerns among vulnerable refugee populations in the East and Horn of Africa.
Preparing the ground to influence humanitarian sector policies, guidelines, and strategies in Uganda
This case study describes how the Baobab Research Programme Consortium's efforts have created a platform for influencing humanitarian sector policies, guidelines, and strategies with evidence and evidence-based approaches.
Influencing programme plans, practices, actions, and investments in humanitarian settings
This case study describes the Baobab Research Programme Consortium's pathway to influencing programme plans, practices, actions, and investments in refugee contexts in Uganda.
Exploring the value and replicability of integrating refugees and host community members into research activities in refugee settings
This report explores the experience of data collection training workshops with refugees and host community members ahead of the Ethiopian Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Young People Survey (HVACS).
Associations between childhood violence and mental health in refugee settings in Uganda
This paper assesses the association between experiences of childhood violence (sexual, physical, and emotional violence) and mental health (severe mental distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and/or attempted suicide) in refugee settings in Uganda.
Disability, childhood experiences of violence and associated health outcomes in refugee settlements in Uganda
In Uganda's refugee settings, the prevalence of childhood violence is higher among children and youth with disabilities compared to those without disabilities. These findings underscore the need for targeted child protection and response interventions to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth, and particularly for those with disabilities and female children.
The association between youth violence and mental health outcomes in Colombia: A cross sectional analysis
This study explored sex-stratified relationships between violence and mental health/substance use among Colombian youth.
Adverse childhood experiences, mental distress, self-harm and suicidality, and cumulative HIV risk by sex in Lesotho
This study uses data from the 2018 Lesotho VACS to explore associations between mental distress, self-harm or suicidality, and HIV risk and individual and cumulative ACEs among youth aged 13–24 in Lesotho.