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Attitudes and beliefs about family and domestic violence in faith‐based communities: An exploratory qualitative study

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 880-897, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a major social, economic and health issue that is associated with a range of physical, mental and behavioural health outcomes. Religion and faith are powerful and influential in shaping the lives of many individuals and societies, in addition to the social practices, norms and structures that are ...
Mandy Truong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of sexual abuse in patients undergoing colonoscopy. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2014
BACKGROUND: Sexual abuse has been linked to strong effects on gastrointestinal health. Colonoscopy can provoke intense emotional reactions in patients with a sexual abuse history and may lead to avoidance of endoscopic procedures. OBJECTIVE: To determine
Melianthe P J Nicolai   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A population‐based study of homelessness, antisocial behaviour and violence victimisation among young adults in Victoria, Australia

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 762-782, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Homeless young adults are at increased risk for contact with the police and are overrepresented in the justice system. This study explored associations between homelessness, antisocial behaviour and violence victimisation using longitudinal panel data gathered through young adulthood.
Jessica A. Heerde   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parent Education in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs

open access: yesPsikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 2022
It is the responsibility of adults to protect children from sexual abuse. Thus, raising parents' awareness is particularly important since they are the ones who take care of the child and support his/her development in every field.
Tuğba Türk Kurtça
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the dynamics of support seeking in women with lived experience of non‐physical intimate partner violence (IPV) and the service responses—A qualitative study

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, Volume 57, Issue 4, Page 861-879, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Non‐physical abuse is a form of intimate partner violence (IPV), which negatively impacts physical and mental well‐being. The study objectives were to understand the process of support seeking amongst women who experience non‐physical IPV. Interviews were conducted with women who have experience of non‐physical IPV and support workers.
Karishma Doolabh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sexual abuse of children as a form of power abuse and abuse of the body

open access: yesActa Theologica, 2015
This article investigates the relationship between sexual abuse, power and the body from a Catholic theological viewpoint. The article starts with the relationship between sexual abuse and power.
M. Reynaert
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual and physical abuse and depressive symptoms in the UK Biobank

open access: yesBMC Psychiatry, 2021
Background The association between sexual and physical abuse and subsequent depression is well-established, but the associations with specific depressive symptoms and sex differences remain relatively understudied.
Anna B. Chaplin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Girls' Lived Experience of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Study [PDF]

open access: yesروانشناسی بالینی و شخصیت, 2023
Introduction: Child sexual abuse is a significant public health issue and a major threat to the mental well-being of children. A child who experiences sexual abuse is at a greater risk of facing other negative childhood experiences.
Asma Azadi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual Abuse Among Adolescents

open access: yesAnnals of Health Research, 2021
Background: Adolescence constitutes a vulnerable age group where the actual prevalence of sexual abuse may remain largely unknown due to lack of knowledge, delay in and lack of reporting of such incidences.
Udigwe IB   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenges Facing East Asian Immigrant Children in Sexual Abuse Cases [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Immigrants from East Asia make up 14.21% of the total number of immigrants in Canada. These families face many challenges as they acculturate to North America but, sadly, some of these children may be at risk for sexual abuse.
Qi, Hongyuan, Roberts, Kim, Zhang, Huan
core   +3 more sources

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