Citation

Dahl S. Acta Psychiatr. Scand. Suppl. 1989; 355: 56-62.

Affiliation

Division for Disaster Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Gaustad.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2624135

Abstract

The relationship between the acute response to rape and the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was studied in 55 victims of rape and attempted rape during the first two weeks after the assault. The results show that in the majority of victims the response to rape within the first two weeks displays the symptoms of PTSD, although the criterion of duration is not fulfilled. Specific features of the response to rape, like shame, guilt and suicidal ideation are discussed. The importance of early detection to enable the administration of adequate treatment is emphasized and suggestions for further research are offered.

Language: en