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Forms and correlates of child maltreatment among autistic children involved in child protection services

open access: yesFrontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
BackgroundChild maltreatment is a significant social problem impacting both health and society, with severe and enduring consequences. Certain children, such as those with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, may be more at risk of experiencing ...
Jacinthe Dion   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effects of childhood trauma on sexual function in panic disorder patients [PDF]

open access: yesDüşünen Adam Psikiyatri ve Nörolojik Bilimler Dergisi, 2011
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between childhood physical/sexual abuse, suicide attempts, self-harming behavior and sexual functioning in patients with panic disorder.
Sibel Bozkurt   +9 more
doaj  

Prevalence and under-reporting of sexual abuse in Ruwa: A human rights-based approach

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2022
The under-reporting of sexual abuse reduces the chances of winning the battle against sexual abuse of women and children in Zimbabwe. It leaves girl children powerless and vulnerable, despite the country’s determination to put an end to injustice and ...
Conrad Chibango, Sheila T. Chibango
doaj   +1 more source

Commentary: Actions to end violence against women : a multi-sector approach [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Many forms of violence affect women and girls, such as physical and sexual abuse, trafficking, female genital mutilation, early and forced marriage, murders in the name of honour or dowry, and sexual harassment and abuse by authority figures.
García-Moreno, Claudia   +1 more
core   +4 more sources

Genetic attenuation of ALDH1A1 increases metastatic potential and aggressiveness in colorectal cancer

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1) is a cancer stem cell marker in several malignancies. We established a novel epithelial cell line from rectal adenocarcinoma with unique overexpression of this enzyme. Genetic attenuation of ALDH1A1 led to increased invasive capacity and metastatic potential, the inhibition of proliferation activity, and ultimately ...
Martina Poturnajova   +25 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alexithymia as a mediator of the associations between child maltreatment and internalizing and externalizing behaviors in adolescence

open access: yesScientific Reports
Child maltreatment is a global concern that profoundly affects individuals throughout their lives. This study investigated the relationships between various forms of child maltreatment and behavior problems involving internalization and externalization ...
Catherine Hamel   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID TO REDUCE TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION IN THE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE: LITERATURE REVIEW

open access: yesJournal of Community Mental Health and Public Policy
Background: The most concerning now is the increasing cases of sexual abuse. The impact of sexual abuse is very detrimental, victims will experience a decrease in appetite, stress, trauma, and even depression.
Naila Zulfa Rosyida   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Childhood Sexual Abuse [PDF]

open access: yesPsikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 2009
Sexual abuse is defined as use of child or adolescent by the adults for satisfying of sexual urges and needs with forcing, threatening or tricking. Sexual abuse can be in the form of sexual abuse without touch, sexual touch, interfemoral intercourse ...
Evrim Aktepe
doaj  

Descriptive Analysis of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Incidents Closed by the Alaska State Troopers: 2008–2011 — Final Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This report presents a descriptive analysis of sexual assault and domestic violence incidents closed by the Alaska State Troopers for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011, as part of an effort to systematically document the formal ...
Myrstol, Brad A., Parker, Khristy L.
core  

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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