Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a common form of childhood maltreatment. Several
studies have shown that CSA adversely affects the physical and mental health. Numerous …

The present study sought to examine features of sexual abuse cases among a US nationally
representative sample of 13,052 children and adolescents, ages 0–17 years. The National …

Child sexual abuse committed by a parent (incest) is related to particularly severe physical
and psychological symptoms across the life span. Incest is associated with low self-esteem …

Background There is consensus in child sexual abuse (CSA) literature that intrafamilial child
sexual abuse (IFCSA) has a tremendous impact on children and families while …

The increasing use of qualitative methodologies to explore experiences of child sexual
abuse (CSA) disclosure has led to the need to synthesise these findings. Recent reviews …

Child sexual abuse is a pervasive problem that sport organizations must confront to protect
the integrity of sport. While previous researchers have examined this topic, few have …

Background Often times, a child's disclosure is the only forensic evidence available in child
abuse cases. Therefore, understanding disclosure patterns of suspected child abuse victims …

While many studies point out the relationship between child sexual abuse and
psychopathology, further understanding of the mechanism of this association is required …

Background The literature is inconsistent as to the relationship between age at time of abuse
and time to disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA) and the factors that influence early …

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious threat to a child's existence and
development. Yet, on average it takes 17 years before victims disclose their abuse …