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Peer reviewedThompson, Martie P.; Kaslow, Nadine J.; Lane, Danielle Bradshaw; Kingree, J. B. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2000
Investigates how childhood maltreatment and current post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) predict nonfatal suicide attempts among 335 African American women. PTSD in combination with any of the maltreatments of childhood increased the risk of suicide attempts. Suggests that interventions designed to reduce suicidal behavior should focus on women…
Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse
Direct linkPeleikis, Dawn E.; Mykletun, Arnstein; Dahl, Alv A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2004
Objective: This study from Norway examines the relative influence of child sexual abuse (CSA) and family background risk factors (FBRF) on the risk for current mental disorders and the quality of current intimate relationships in women with CSA treated for anxiety disorders and/or depression. Women with these disorders frequently seek treatment,…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Family Characteristics, Adults
