Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Clinical Sample of Adults Sexually Abused as Children.

Rowan, Anderson B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ477704

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Clinical Sample of Adults Sexually Abused as Children.

Rowan, Anderson B.; And Others

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v18 n1 p51-61 Jan 1994

Of 47 help-seeking, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, 69% were found to meet criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Significant correlations were found between several overall exposure measures and PTSD diagnostic status and the intensity of PTSD symptomatology. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Emotional Disturbances, Incidence, Psychological Characteristics, Psychological Patterns, Sexual Abuse, Stress Variables, Victims of Crime

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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