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The geography of sexual, physical, and emotional violence against children and young people in Namibia

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examined the geospatial patterns and risk factors of violence against children and young people in Namibia using data from the 2019 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey. Our study revealed significant regional disparities in the prevalence of sexual, physical, and emotional violence, with high rates in the central and northern regions. Several risk factors, including having a romantic partner, witnessing domestic violence, and living in a single-parent household, influence violence prevalence. These findings emphasise the need for targeted region-specific interventions and policies to address the identified risk factors and reduce violence against children and young people (VACYP) in Namibia.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15231048

Authors: Shinyemba, Tobias Willem, Shiode, Shino, Devries, Karen

Institutions: University of London, University of Namibia, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Birkbeck, University of London

Language: English

Topic: Child Abuse and Trauma

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949489208

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