TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Exploring mental health adjustment of children post sexual assault in South Africa
JO  - Journal of child sexual abuse
A1  - Mathews, Shanaaz
A1  - Abrahams, Naeemah
A1  - Jewkes, Rachel
SP  - 639
EP  - 657
VL  - 22
IS  - 6
N2  - Large numbers of children are affected by child sexual abuse in South Africa. This study aimed to assess psychological adjustment of children post sexual assault. In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with caretakers, and structured interviews using mental health assessment screening tools were given to children at three intervals over a five-month period after presentation at a sexual assault center. Almost half of the children met clinical criteria for anxiety, and two-thirds met criteria for full symptom post-traumatic stress disorder two to four weeks post disclosure. With standard care, we observed some recovery; 43.3% of children still met full symptom post-traumatic stress disorder nearly six months postdisclosure. Our findings indicate that current practice in South Africa does not promote adequate recovery for children.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-8712
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2013.811137
ID  - ref1
ER  -