@article{ref1,
title="Interventions to prevent youth violence in Latin America: a systematic review",
journal="International journal of public health",
year="2016",
author="Atienzo, Erika E. and Baxter, Susan K. and Kaltenthaler, Eva",
volume="62",
number="1",
pages="15-29",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This review aims to summarise evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent youth violence in Latin America. <br><br>METHODS: A systematic search on 13 academic databases was conducted to locate studies evaluating a primary or secondary prevention intervention in Latin America. Studies could use any type of quantitative design to assess outcomes related to youth violence. A search of websites, references and citation searching was also carried out. The quality of each study was assessed. <br><br>RESULTS: Nine studies were identified. Most documented positive effects of the interventions on the perception of youth violence present in the community/school. Evidence was found of a reduction in homicides and juvenile crimes in three studies, two of which evaluated a community-based intervention. There were mixed results for the self-report of participation on violent acts. The majority of the studies lacked of a rigorous design. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Most of the interventions had some promising results, including the reduction of homicides within communities. Community-based programmes were the most consistent regarding an effectiveness to prevent violence. However, the evidence for Latin America is still scarce and relies on non-rigorously designed studies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-8556",
doi="10.1007/s00038-016-0909-6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00038-016-0909-6"
}