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Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Cross-Sectional, Respondent-Driven Survey Study.

Peter MemiahAnne KamauYvonne OpangaSamuel Opondo MuhulaEmmanuel NyakerigaFelix HumwaCourtney CookCaroline KingoriJob Muriithi
Published in: Interactive journal of medical research (2020)
IPV remains a significant public health priority because of its impact to society. Our results are in congruence with other similar studies. Efforts toward incorporating appropriate IPV core measures into the comprehensive care package for every AYA seeking health services should be explored. Programs need to address constellations of risk and protective factors linked to IPV in an effort to prevent its occurrence.
Keyphrases
  • intimate partner violence
  • public health
  • cross sectional
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • risk factors
  • pain management