Publications by authors named "Carmen Ricardo-Barreto"
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- Child and adolescent sexual abuse (CSA) is a critical global health issue, particularly in non-Western low- and middle-income countries like Colombia, where male-on-male CSA is a growing concern.
- A study analyzed 680 cases of alleged male-on-male CSA from 2017 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence among young minors, mostly involving known offenders and significant violence.
- The study highlights the urgent need for culturally relevant preventive measures, such as training programs for teachers and parents, and emphasizes the necessity for more research to better understand the social and cultural dynamics surrounding CSA in Caribbean Latin America.
Technological advances in the information and knowledge society have influenced and transformed economic, social, and educational dynamics. Currently there are many digital gaps related to the access to technology, level of digital literacy, and social use. These gaps vary based on the age of the population and become more noticeable among elders.
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