Global prevalence of sexual violence against children
JAMA Pediatrics
2025-01-13
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About The Study: The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis highlight the burden of sexual violence against children worldwide based on current available evidence. There is a pressing need to enhance data collection efforts globally, especially in under-researched regions and for boys.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Antonio Piolanti, PhD, email antonio.piolanti@aau.at.
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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5326)
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