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June 20, 2026Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)Open Access

Sexual Violence During Armed Conflict Among Women and Girls in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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YFYeshiwas Ayale FeredeMKMisganaw Mihret KelkayGNGetanew Kegne Nigate

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Systematic review estimates sexual violence prevalence in Ethiopian women and girls, highlighting critical risk factors.

Key Points

  • This research aims to estimate the prevalence and identify determinants of sexual violence among women and girls in Ethiopia during armed conflict.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of eight studies with 10,119 participants was conducted.
  • A random-effects model in STATA 11 was utilized for the meta-analysis.
  • Heterogeneity was assessed using I² statistic and publication bias evaluated through Egger's test and funnel plots.
  • The pooled prevalence of sexual violence during armed conflict was 22.32% (95% CI: 14.02, 30.61).
  • Key determinants included poor social support (POR = 2.23), urban residence (POR = 1.65), no formal education (POR = 1.79), and age ≤ 24 years (POR = 2.43).
  • Moderate heterogeneity was observed (I² = 61.9%; P ≤ .010).

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Ferede et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362ebddb0793dc1a536596https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582261456337
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