Intersections between polyvictimisation and mental health among adolescents in five urban disadvantaged settings: the role of gender
2017
Intersections between polyvictimisation and mental health among adolescents in five urban disadvantaged settings: the role of gender | 2017 | BMC Public Health | 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 well established. In this South African study, the authors analyzed data from a survey with 2393 adolescents aged 15-19 years from urban disadvantaged settings on Intersections between polyvictimisation and mental health among adolescents in five urban disadvantaged settings and the role of gender.