Prevalence of childhood polyvictimization, mental health outcomes, and associated risk and protective factors in Ethiopia and Uganda refugee settings

Our findings confirm that childhood polyvictimization is prevalent among refugee populations in Uganda and Ethiopia, with nuanced insights into the risk and protective factors. The challenging circumstances within these refugee settings may exacerbate polyvictimization and its consequences. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize preventive measures alongside response strategies in addressing polyvictimization in these contexts, starting much earlier in the life course.