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South Africa Optimus Study 2014

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Optimus Study South Africa
Provider 
UBS Optimus Foundation
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Geography 
South Africa (ZAF)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2014 - 12/2014
Data type
Survey:
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Household
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 
The purpose of the study was to provide data on sexual abuse and other types of violence on South African children, including neglect, physical and emotional abuse, and exposure to family violence.  The data were collected from adolescents ages 15 to 17 using a school and household population survey, as well as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
 
A total of 4,086 participants were recruited for the school survey and 5,631 participants were recruited for the household survey.  The number of interviews included 37 social worker focus groups, 31 supervisor interviews, and two director interviews.
Keywords 
Adolescents, Childhood sexual violence, Crime, Domestic violence, Family composition, Housing conditions, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Intentional injuries, Oral hygiene, Reproductive and sexual risk factors, Safety, Sexual violence, Siblings, Sleep, Violence, Violence-related risk factors
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021