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Correlates of Bullying Victimization among School-Going Adolescents in Algeria: Results from the 2011 Global School-Based Health Survey
Faculty Publications
  • Emmanuel Rudatsikira, Andrews University
  • Olusegun Babaniyi, World Health Organization, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Seter Siziya, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia
  • David Mulenga, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia
  • Adamson S. Muula, University of Malawi, Blantyre
  • Mazyanga L. Mazaba-Liwewe, World Health Organization, Lusaka, Zambia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Keywords
  • Adolescents,
  • Algeria,
  • Hunger,
  • Physical activity,
  • Physical fighting,
  • Sedentary behaviour,
  • Smoking cigarettes,
  • Smoking marijuana
Abstract

Introduction: Literature establishes negative public health impact of bullying. Bullies and bully-victims are more likely to engage in a cluster of other delinquent behaviors. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine correlates of bullying victimization among school-going adolescents in Algeria. Materials and Methods: The study analyzed data from the 2011 Global School-Based Health Survey conducted among in-school adolescents in Algeria. Logistic regression analyzes were used to estimate associations between bullying victimization and selected variables. Results: A total of 4532 students participated in the survey of which 48.1% were males. Bullying victimization was estimated at 51.1% (47.2% among males and 54.9% among females). Males were 28% less likely to be bullied compared to females. Overall, adolescents aged <13 years were 14% less likely to be bullied compared to those aged 16 years or older. Adolescents who reported hunger most of the time or always were 21% more likely to be bullied compared with those who were hungry less frequently. While students who smoked cigarettes were 24% more likely to report having been bullied, those who smoked marijuana were 21% less likely to report having been bullied compared to students who did not smoke. Adolescents who were involved in physical fighting were 67% more likely to be bullied compared to those who were not involved in fighting. While males who were involved in physical activity were 4% more likely to be bullied, females were 10% less likely to bullied compared with adolescents who were not involved in physical activity. Sedentary students were 10% more likely to experience bullying victimization compared to those who did not have a sedentary lifestyle. Conclusion: Bullying victimization is frequent among Algerian in-school adolescents. This calls for a concerted effort to prevent and control bullying behavior using interventions that are gender sensitive.

Journal Title
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2230-8598.144112
First Department
Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness
Citation Information
Emmanuel Rudatsikira, Olusegun Babaniyi, Seter Siziya, David Mulenga, et al.. "Correlates of Bullying Victimization among School-Going Adolescents in Algeria: Results from the 2011 Global School-Based Health Survey" Vol. 4 Iss. 4 (2014) p. 407 - 412
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/emmanuel_rudatsikira/27/