Childhood traumas, in the form of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect, are
globally widespread and highly prevalent, and associated with a range of subsequent poor …

Background: Qualitative research emphasizes men's experiences of trauma increase HIV
risk. We seek to understand associations between experience of traumatic events and HIV …

Childhood sexual and physical abuse have been linked to adolescent and adult risky sexual
behaviors, including early sexual debut, an increased number of sexual partners …

Background Youth trauma exposure is associated with syndemic HIV risk. We measured
lifetime prevalence, type, and correlates of trauma experience by gender among …

OBJECTIVE: To research the correlation between physical and sexual abuse by family
members and AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and behavior among urban …

Background Sexual and physical abuse in childhood creates a great health burden
including on mental and reproductive health. A possible link between child abuse and HIV …

There is a lack of data on the prevalence of emotional abuse in youth. The aim of this study
was thus to estimate the prevalence of emotional abuse in intimate partnerships among …

Child sexual abuse in Papua New Guinea is a human rights issue as well as an indicator of
HIV risk in women. This study aimed to develop knowledge about the link between violence …

Many of the risk factors for violence against children are particularly prevalent in families and
communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Yet, in sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV rates are high …

Background Thousands of former child soldiers who were abducted during the prolonged
conflict in northern Uganda have returned to their home communities. Programmes that …