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The Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS): Using VACS data to drive programmes and policies
Amanda Nace1, Catherine Maternowska2, Begoña Fernandez3
1University Research Co., Chevy Chase, MD, USA.
Global Public Health
|December 14, 2021
Summary
A review of Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS) research found that most studies focus on sexual violence and girls. More research is needed on violence against boys and physical/emotional violence, with greater support for local authors.
Area of Science:
- Global health
- Epidemiology
- Childhood and adolescent health
Background:
- The Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS) are crucial for understanding violence against children globally.
- VACS data has been used in numerous peer-reviewed publications since 2009.
- A comprehensive analysis of VACS literature was lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze peer-reviewed research utilizing Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS) data.
- To identify trends in VACS research, including focus areas and authorship.
- To highlight gaps in the existing literature.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of peer-reviewed articles using or mentioning VACS data was conducted.
- The review covered publications from 2009 to July 2020.
- Articles were analyzed for focus (gender, type of violence) and author affiliation.
Main Results:
- 50 peer-reviewed articles using VACS data from 11 countries were published between 2009 and 2020.
- Research predominantly focused on sexual violence (28%) and violence against girls (28%), with limited studies on boys (4%), physical violence (4%), and emotional violence (6%).
- Over half of the articles (52%) were authored by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for increased research on violence against boys, as well as physical and emotional violence.
- Supporting local authors in VACS research is essential for broader representation and impact.
- Future research should aim to address identified gaps to provide a more comprehensive understanding of violence against children.
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