Is sexual abuse a part of war? A 4-year retrospective study on cases of sexual abuse at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

The harmful effects of sexual abuse are long lasting. Sexual abuse when associated with violence is likely to impact negatively on the life of the victim. Anecdotal reports indicate that there was an increase in the number of cases of sexual violence following the 2007 post election conflict and vio...

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Main Authors: Mary W. Kuria, Lilian Omondi, Yvonne Olando, Margaret Makenyengo, David Bukusi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
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Online Access:http://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/279