Prevalence and risk factors for sexual assault among class 6 female students in unplanned settlements of Nairobi Kenya: Baseline analysis from the IMPower Sources of Strength cluster randomized controlled trial

摘要

BackgroundGender-based violence (GBV) is a crucial global health problem among all age groups, including adolescents. This study describes incidences of GBV, as well as factors associated with sexual assault, among female adolescents in class six living in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.