Intersections between polyvictimisation and mental health among adolescents in five urban disadvantaged settings: the role of gender

Intersections between polyvictimisation and mental health among adolescents in five urban disadvantaged settings: the role of gender

Abstract Background Polyvictimisation (PV) – exposure to violence across multiple contexts – causes considerable morbidity and mortality among adolescents. Despite high levels of violence in urban disadvantaged settings, gender differences in associations between PV and mental health have not been w...

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Main Authors: Mphatso Kamndaya, Pedro T. Pisa, Matthew F. Chersich, Michele R. Decker, Adesola Olumide, Rajib Acharya, Yan Cheng, Heena Brahmbhatt, Sinead Delany-Moretlwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Polyvictimisation
Mental health
Adolescents
Gender differences
Urban disadvantaged environments
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4348-y

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