Citation

McKinney N, Frank DI. Clin. Excell. Nurse. Pract. 1998; 2(3): 152-158.

Affiliation

Florida State University School of Nursing, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-5974, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Churchill Livingstone)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12675084

Abstract

Women who develop alcohol dependence pose a serious health threat to themselves, their families, and their communities. One of the factors theorized to be a major influence in the development of maladaptive behaviors relative to alcohol use in women is childhood sexual abuse. This paper uses King's theory of dynamic interacting systems to examine relationships between the personal, family, and community variables that may influence women who have been victims of childhood sexual abuse and develop alcohol dependence. Guidelines for a research-based nursing assessment are suggested.

Language: en