The Child Sexual Abuse Epidemic in Addis Ababa: Some Reflections on Reported Incidents Psychosocial Consequences and Implications

摘要

BackgroundThough child sexual abuse is a universal phenomenon, only reported cases of the incidence are common source of information to get insight on how to understand the problem. Besides, investigating complaints presented by victims themselves would be a stepping stone for designing prevention and rehabilitation programs. The objective of this study was to identify the nature of sexual incidence and experience victims face.