Journal of interpersonal violence
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J Interpers Violence · Jun 2005
Adult female victims of child sexual abuse: multitype maltreatment and disclosure characteristics related to subjective health.
This study examined the impact of child sexual abuse and disclosure characteristics on adult psychological and psychosomatic symptoms. Data on abuse characteristics, disclosure-related events, and subjective health were collected through semistructured interviews and questionnaires from 123 adult women reporting having been sexually abused in childhood by someone close. ⋯ In particular, a positive reaction from a partner was related to fewer symptoms. Of the abuse characteristics, exposure also to physical abuse was strongly associated to psychological sequelae.