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Sexual and physical revictimization among victims of severe childhood sexual abuse

Sexual and physical revictimization among victims of severe childhood sexual abuse

Authors :
Barnes, Jaclyn E.
Noll, Jennie G.
Putnam, Frank W.
Trickett, Penelope K.
Source :
Child Abuse & Neglect. Jul2009, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p412-420. 9p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Objective: This 15-year prospective, longitudinal study examines adolescent and young-adult female self-reports of traumatic sexual and physical experiences occurring subsequent to substantiated childhood sexual abuse—revictimizations (N =89). Method: These incidences were contrasted to sexual and physical victimizations reported by a group of non-abused comparison females (N =90). Results: Abused females were almost twice as likely to have experienced sexual revictimization (odds=1.99±2.79, p <.05), and physical revictimization (odds=1.96±2.58, p <.05) as compared to victimization rates reported by comparison females. Abused females’ revictimizations were also more likely to have been perpetrated by older, non-peers and characterized by physical injury than were victimizations reported by comparison females. Conclusion: Early childhood sexual abuse may provide information regarding the level of risk for recurrent sexual and physical victimization. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01452134
Volume :
33
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Child Abuse & Neglect
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43410019
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2008.09.013