RESEARCH - Health consequences of childhood sexual abuse

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Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2010 Jan;46(1):56-64.

Health consequences of childhood sexual abuse.

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Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing, USA.

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Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2010 Oct;46(4):255-6.

Abstract

PURPOSE: This article provides a summary for advocacy, court

testimony, assessment, treatment, prevention, and further research

studies in the field of childhood sexual abuse.

FINDINGS: A literature review identifies the psychiatric, social, and

disease disorders to which this population is predisposed. Adult

survivors experience more depression, obesity, autoimmune disorders

(irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, fibromyalgia), eating disorders,

and addictions.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A holistic perspective allows understanding of

health consequences for survivors. A model through which to consider

these phenomena is presented.

CONCLUSIONS: The long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse must

be assessed and addressed by healthcare professionals.

PMID: 20051079

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20051079

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