@article{ref1,
title="Children's disclosure of sexual abuse: a systematic review of qualitative research exploring barriers and facilitators",
journal="Journal of child sexual abuse",
year="2018",
author="Elizabeth Morrison, Sarah and Bruce, Caroline and Wilson, Sarah",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="176-194",
abstract="This study evaluates and synthesizes qualitative evidence addressing factors affecting a child's decision to disclose an experience of sexual abuse. Childhood sexual abuse is a devastating crime, with long-term negative impacts. Understanding the factors that affect a child's decision to disclose is vital. Disclosure enables access to support and protection, both therapeutically and legally. A systematic review was conducted focusing on factors affecting a child's decision to disclose an experience of sexual abuse. Seven studies were identified, quality appraisal undertaken, and meta-ethnography used to synthesize the studies. Six new super-ordinate themes were developed: Fear of what will happen; Others' reactions: fear of disbelief; Emotions and impact of the abuse; An opportunity to tell; Concern for self and others; and Feelings toward the abuser. Themes indicated the importance of support, structure, and opportunity to facilitate disclosure and should be utilized by agencies to develop practices that facilitate disclosures.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1053-8712",
doi="10.1080/10538712.2018.1425943",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2018.1425943"
}