TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - Prevalence and sequelae of childhood sexual abuse in Spain
JO  - Child abuse and neglect
A1  - Lopez, F.
A1  - Carpintero, E.
A1  - Hernandez, Annette
A1  - Martin, M. J.
A1  - Fuertes, Antonio
SP  - 1039
EP  - 1050
VL  - 19
IS  - 9
N2  - The aim of this research was to determine the prevalence of sexual abuse in Spain and its long and short effects. A representative sample of Spanish society was studied (N = 1.821) through proportional stratified random sampling. Data were obtained by interview (Personal History of Sexual Abuse), carried out in the subjects home and by means of a Self Reporting Questionnaire (S.R.Q.), which the interviewer gave the subject to be returned by post. The results show a high prevalence of sexual abuse prior to age 17 (15% of males and 22% of females) with short-term effects (lack of trust, disgust, fear, hostility towards the aggressor, shame, anxiety, etc.) and in long-term a greater tendency towards mental health problems (F = 7.7; p < .01), as well as other problems throughout the life cycle (running away from home, school failure, sexual dissatisfaction, drug-taking, etc.). The high prevalence and the clear long and short effect make prevention programs and help for the victims advisable.<p />  <p>Language: es</p>
LA  - es
SN  - 0145-2134
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -