Citation

Hanson RF, Adams CS. Prim. Care 2016; 43(2): 313-326.

Affiliation

PGY-3 Trident/MUSC Family Medicine Residency, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pop.2016.01.005

PMID

27262010

Abstract

It is estimated that 8% to 12% of American youths have experienced at least one sexual assault in their lifetime, making childhood sexual abuse (CSA) an important public health problem that is likely to be encountered by primary care providers. Use of screening tools and understanding the principles behind targeted clinical evaluation can aid in identification of CSA victims despite highly variable presentation. The primary care provider must be aware of potential signs and symptoms as well as differential diagnoses in order to identify children who may benefit from further mental health evaluation and intervention.

Published by Elsevier Inc.

Language: en