Childhood Sexual Abuse: Impact on a Community's Mental Health Status.

Scott, Kathryn D.

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ERIC Number: EJ448539

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Childhood Sexual Abuse: Impact on a Community's Mental Health Status.

Scott, Kathryn D.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v16 n2 p285-95 1992

This study examined the impact of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on the mental health status of the Los Angeles Epidemiologic Catchment Area. A history of CSA was found to significantly increase an individual's odds of developing eight psychiatric disorders in adulthood. CSA's effect on the community level was also found to be substantial. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Community Health Services, Epidemiology, Incidence, Influences, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Public Health, Sexual Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California (Los Angeles)

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