Sexual exploitation and abuse among adolescents in Ghana: The role of schools

Rizo, Cynthia Fraga; Masa, Rainier; Godoy, Sarah M.; O’Brien, Jennifer E.

doi:10.1080/26904586.2021.1985681

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“…Further, the results from the independent sample t-test revealed that there is no statistical difference between male and female students being exposed to unwanted sexual attention in HEIs in Ghana, indicating non-support for H1b of this study. These findings are inconsistent with that of other studies, (for example, Cortina and Areguin, 2021;Rizo et al, 2021), which revealed in their studies that male students are exposed to unwanted sexual attention. This is a result of unwanted touching, persistent requests for dates by males as well as expression of unwanted and romantic interest in a HEI (Veletsianos et al, 2018).…”

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“…This result is inconsistent with the findings of Cannon et al (2020) who found that female students are more likely to be harassed than male students with perpetrators being a mix of lecturers, supervisors, classmates, non-classmates and outsiders. Further, Rizo et al (2021) reported in their work that male students are frequent victims of SH in colleges (recording an average of 6.2 incidents of SH in college), although research tends to focus on the perpetrator as male and the victim as female.…”

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Uncovering the untold story: exploring gender disparities in sexual harassment experiences and coping strategies among Ghanaian higher education students

Nyarko Adu,

Duoduaa Nyarko-Tetteh,

Kyei-Frimpong

2023

JARHE

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PurposeThis study aims to examine students' experiences of sexual harassment (SH) in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Ghana as well as their coping strategies.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted the cross-sectional descriptive survey research design and used the convenience sampling technique to sample 926 students from four public Universities in Ghana. The data collected were analyzed using an independent-sample t-test with the aid of IBM SPSS Statistics version 23.0.FindingsThe study found no significant difference in male and female students' experience of gender harassment and unwanted SH. Additionally, female students were sexually coerced considerably more than males. In the case of coping strategies, the study found no significant differences among male and female students use of passive coping strategies. Finally, the study found significant differences among male and female students use of active, self-blame and benign coping strategies.Practical implicationsThis implies that specific attention is required when students experience SH since they may be exposed to more aggressive sexual behavior.Originality/valueThe originality of this present study rest on its unique contribution by exploring the prevalent SH and coping strategies among tertiary students in HEIs in Ghana.

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Uncovering the untold story: exploring gender disparities in sexual harassment experiences and coping strategies among Ghanaian higher education students

Nyarko Adu,

Duoduaa Nyarko-Tetteh,

Kyei-Frimpong

2023

JARHE

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Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-Seeking: An Analysis of Data Collected by the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program

Jones,

O’Brien,

Colburn

et al. 2024

Research in Human Development

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Risk and Protective Factors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Amponsah,

Abdullah,

Eltigani

et al. 2024

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) has emerged as a critical child protection and public health concern in recent years. While the phenomenon is prevalent globally, its impact is compounded in sub-Saharan Africa owing to the cultural and socioeconomic challenges that leave many households in the region vulnerable. The present study synthesized existing evidence using the socioecological model as a guiding framework to assess the risk and protective factors associated with CSEC in sub-Saharan Africa. A protocol for the study was published in PROSPERO (CRD42022331832) with pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies were screened and extracted from eight databases: PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, PROQUEST (Social Science Premium), PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and MEDLINE via Ovid. After an initial screening of 4,377 papers, seven studies were found eligible for the final review. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guide for reporting systematic reviews. Included studies were appraised and rated using the Cambridge Quality Checklist and GRADE. Findings revealed risk factors, including adverse childhood experience and victimization, females aged 16 years and older, school dropouts, technology influence, child and parental alcohol use, and separation from caregivers. On the other hand, protective factors such as the number of female adolescents in a household, frequent health screening in schools, children being in school, and high parental monitoring were found to be associated with a lower risk of CSEC. Based on these findings, we recommend that interventions in sub-Saharan Africa adopt a holistic approach that addresses identified risk factors while harnessing protective factors to combat CSEC effectively.

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Sexual exploitation and abuse among adolescents in Ghana: The role of schools

Cited by 3 publications

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Uncovering the untold story: exploring gender disparities in sexual harassment experiences and coping strategies among Ghanaian higher education students

Uncovering the untold story: exploring gender disparities in sexual harassment experiences and coping strategies among Ghanaian higher education students

Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-Seeking: An Analysis of Data Collected by the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program

Risk and Protective Factors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

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