Citation

Roman-Lazarte V, Roman LA, Galeas-Torre MK. Glob. Pediatr. Health 2023; 10: 2333794X231190526.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/2333794X231190526

PMID

37533962

PMCID

PMC10392208

Abstract

OBJECTIVEs. To identify the characteristics and factors associated with the gender and age of victims and aggressors.

METHODology. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations. Linear regression and Poisson regression were used to determine β coefficients and prevalence ratios (PR) between general characteristics and victim gender and age.

RESULTS. A total of 6929 records were analyzed. Factors associated with victim gender included urban area of residence (P < .001), alcohol consumption (P < .001). Factors associated with older victim age were being female (β = 3.08) and not being related to the aggressor (β = 1.73). Aggressors were older if they were the father (β = 7.58) or stepfather (β = 5.08), and if the rape had occurred previously (β = 6.11).

CONCLUSIONS. There are factors directly associated with the gender and age of the victim. Strategies to prevent sexual assaults, especially within the family context, should be strengthened.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; age; gender; child; rape; sex offenses