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Eswatini Violence Against Children and Youth Survey 2021

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
VACS
Provider 
Together for Girls
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Geography 
Eswatini (SWZ)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2021 - 12/2021
Series or system 
Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
Summary 

The Violence Against Children Study (VACS) is a global effort to collect data on violence against children. The study monitors the prevalence of domestic violence, sexual violence, emotional violence, and exploitation. VACS aims to inform prevention efforts, policy regarding child safety, and the utilization of health services.  

The 2021 Eswatini VACS is a nationally representative household survey of 13-24-year-old females and males. The survey was conducted among 1,344 eligible males and 5,134 eligible females.

Keywords 
Age at first sex, Childhood sexual violence, Domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, Interpersonal violence, Intimate partner violence, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Violence
GHDx Entry last modified on: Sep 27, 2024