A Sexually Abused Child Who Committed Suicide: Case Report

The sexually abused battered child.

A total of 130 children were identified in whom both evidence of sexual abuse and non-accidental, non-genital physical injuries (bruises, fractures, scratches, burns and scalds, including failure to thrive) were found. There were 77 girls and 53 boys with mean ages 5.7 and 6.8 years respectively and the peak age between the second and seventh birthdays; this reflects previous reports indicating...

Management of the sexually abused child

Estimates of the prevalence of child sexual abuse range from 5-30% of the population, principally because of differences in sampling, interview, and definitions (e.g. inclusion of non-contact abuse). Nevertheless, it is clear that higher rates are found in subsections of the community, including those in contact with psychiatric services. A working definition is any sexual experience involving ...

An evaluation of a support group for parents who have a sexually abused child.

This study investigates the effectiveness of a parent support group for parents who have a child who has been sexually abused. The parents completed pre- and post-evaluation packages to assess the effectiveness of the group. The Louisville Behavior Checklist, the Parenting Stress Index, and a subjective evaluation using a rating scale and content analysis were used. The results indicated that t...

Severe genital human papillomavirus infection in a sexually abused child.

Medical problems of adults who were sexually abused in childhood.

The aim of the study was to see whether adults who had been sexually abused in childhood were vulnerable to physical symptoms and therefore investigation and intervention. The case histories of seven patients who were aged 22-39, were under the care of three consultant psychiatrists, had experienced childhood sexual abuse, and had a history of medical or surgical intervention were surveyed. The...