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1	Factors contributing to non-reporting of rape by school going adolescents in Matsulu Township of South Africa Mudzana, Pricilla Shupikayi 02 1900 (has links) Text in English / The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to poor reporting of rape by school going adolescents. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted among the 16-19 year old school going adolescents in grade 10-12 living in Matsulu Township of South Africa. Data collection was done using audio-taped semi-structured focus group discussions and individual interviews. Non-probability sampling was utilised for the study and purposive sampling was used to identify participants. Content analysis as proposed by Polit and Beck (2012:557) was utilised for this study. The study’s findings indicated that non-reporting of rape by adolescents is linked to structural, psychological, socio-cultural and economic causes. The study recommends that a comprehensive integrated approach should be used. / Nursing Science / M. A. (Nursing Science) Adolescence Adolescents Contributing Factor Rape Non-reporting Reporting School-going adolescents Township 364.1532096827 Rape -- South Africa -- Ehlanzeni Region