Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse and Continuous Influence of Cultural Practices: A Review

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.246

Pages:

634–7

Synopsis:

Child sexual abuse associated with cultural practices is no longer regional bound as a result of migration and transcultural marriages. The orientation toward group, family structure, and conformity to norms and the issue of shame continue to play a major role in reporting practices.

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Received:

05 Sep, 2013

Accepted:

17 Oct, 2013

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e-Published: 07 Jul, 2014

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HIV Infection, Sexual Abuse and Social Support in Jamaican Adolescents Referred to a Psychiatric Service

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 3 (2008) - Special Issue on Paediatric and Perinatal HIV/AIDS in Jamaica

Pages:

307–11

ABSTRACT

Background: Children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS often have psychological/psychiatric issues that require specialist intervention. We explored whether HIV infection acquired through sexual abuse led to particularly negative psychiatric outcomes and whether good social support is a protective factor in the development of undesirable psychiatric sequelae.

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