Table 3 Frequency distribution of exposure to community violence items
Community violence (age below 18 years) | Sex | Total N = 1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male N = 553 | Female N = 447 | ||
Exposed to bullying | 183 (56.0) | 144 (44.0) | 327 (39.1) |
Witnessed someone being physically abused | 407 (60.8) | 262 (39.2) | 669 (80.0) |
Witnessed a threat with a weapon (knife or gun) | 159 (58.7) | 112 (41.3) | 271 (32.4) |
Forced to go and live in another place | 52 (59.1) | 36 (40.9) | 88 (10.5) |
Exposure to physical violence by authority figures (e.g., soldiers, police or militia) and/or gangs | 10 (26.3) | 28 (73.7) | 38 (4.5) |
Witnessed physical violence against a family member or friend by authority figures (e.g., soldiers, police or militia) and/or gangs | 40 (54.1) | 34 (45.9) | 74 (8.9) |