Physical Fighting Among School-Going Adolescents in Namibia
Author Information
Author(s): Rudatsikira Emmanuel, Siziya Seter, Kazembe Lawrence N, Muula Adamson S
Primary Institution: Loma Linda University
Hypothesis
Adolescents with adequate parental supervision are less likely to engage in physical fights.
Conclusion
The prevalence of physical fighting among adolescents in Namibia is high and associated with various risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- 50.6% of respondents reported having been in a physical fight in the past 12 months.
- Males were more likely to engage in physical fights than females.
- Substance use was positively associated with physical fighting.
- Parental supervision was negatively associated with physical fighting.
Takeaway
Many kids in Namibia have been in fights, and those who smoke, drink, or are bullied are more likely to fight.
Methodology
Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Namibia Global School-Based Health Survey conducted in 2004.
Potential Biases
Potential misreporting due to self-completed questionnaires.
Limitations
Data may be misreported, and findings may not apply to out-of-school adolescents; cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
Participant Demographics
Median age 14 years, 54.8% female, 45.2% male.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI (1.44, 2.05)
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