TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Characteristics and factors associated with age and gender among Peruvian children and adolescents who are victims of sexual violence
JO  - Global pediatric health
A1  - Roman-Lazarte, Víctor
A1  - Roman, Luz Angela
A1  - Galeas-Torre, Maryorie Katteryne
SP  - 2333794X231190526
EP  - 2333794X231190526
VL  - 10
IS  - 
N2  - OBJECTIVEs. To identify the characteristics and factors associated with the gender and age of victims and aggressors. <br><br>METHODology. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations. Linear regression and Poisson regression were used to determine β coefficients and prevalence ratios (PR) between general characteristics and victim gender and age. <br><br>RESULTS. A total of 6929 records were analyzed. Factors associated with victim gender included urban area of residence (P < .001), alcohol consumption (P < .001). Factors associated with older victim age were being female (β = 3.08) and not being related to the aggressor (β = 1.73). Aggressors were older if they were the father (β = 7.58) or stepfather (β = 5.08), and if the rape had occurred previously (β = 6.11). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS. There are factors directly associated with the gender and age of the victim. Strategies to prevent sexual assaults, especially within the family context, should be strengthened.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2333-794X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X231190526
ID  - ref1
ER  -