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Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede1, Misganaw Mihret Kelkay1, Getanew Kegne Nigate1
1Department of Reproductive Health, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Abstract:
BackgroundSexual violence during armed conflict is a grave human rights and public health issue. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated pooled prevalence and determinants of sexual violence among Ethiopian women and girls nationwide evidence.MethodsA random-effects model in STATA 11 was used for the meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic, and publication bias was evaluated through Egger's test, funnel plots.ResultsEight studies involving 10,119 participants were included. The pooled prevalence of sexual violence during armed conflict was 22.32% (95% CI: 14.02, 30.61), with moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 61.9%; P ≤ .010). Key determinants included poor social support (POR = 2.23), urban residence (POR = 1.65), no formal education (POR = 1.79), and age ≤ 24 years (POR = 2.43).ConclusionSexual violence during armed conflict remains a major concern in Ethiopia. Strengthened protection systems, psychosocial support, community awareness, and educational interventions are urgently required.
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