In Kenya, sexual violence is one of the top 10 risk factors for disease burden. National-level data show that 14% of women and 6% of men age 15–49 years have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime #NothingForUsWithoutUs
Reported national prevalence is even higher among children and young adults, with 32% of females and 18% of males reporting having experienced some form of sexual violence before the age of 18 years #NothingForUsWithoutUs
More than 90% of these survivors do not seek healthcare #NothingForUsWithoutUs
Among those survivors who seek healthcare, nearly half do not complete the recommended treatment and follow up #NothingForUsWithoutUs
There is limited data on the reasons why so many survivors in Kenya do not access or complete treatment and why some are not started on treatment even after presenting in hospital #NothingForUsWithoutUs
A few studies indicate that factors such as limited financial and human resources; lack of training on managing sexual violence; poor coordination of services; poor referral systems; costs to survivors; stigma; and, lack of active follow may contribute #NothingForUsWithoutUs
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