Sexual abuse is a profound stressor that complicates the development and health of
adolescents, yet its prevalence has been difficult to estimate among adolescents in school …

Extrafamilial sexual abuse experiences of young adolescents (ages 10–14), particularly
young teen boys, are not well studied. This retrospective chart review study compared …

PURPOSE:: Childhood sexual abuse has been identified in several studies as a predictor of
adult sexual aggression or sexual victimization. Aggression and victimization are defined in …

Sexual abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the sheer
numbers of sexually abused children, it is vital for pediatric nurse practitioners to understand …

To estimate the extent of childhood sexual abuse, questions were added to the 1993 Oregon
Youth Risk Behavior Survey of students in grades 9–12. Twenty‐five high schools …

Child sexual abuse occurs in both girls and boys. The public is more aware of the
occurrence of sexual abuse in boys, but boys who experience sexual abuse are not always …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore differences in rates and characteristics
of child sexual and physical abuse experiences among women in Singapore and the US …

Objective The study was designed to ascertain the prevalence and nature of sexual abuse in
childhood for a community sample of women. Method A two-stage design, using …

The sexual abuse of children is a significant problem in the United States. It is a traditionally
touchy subject which has been hidden by cultural stereotypes and taboos. It is only in the …

TOPIC: Sexual abuse in childhood can disable self‐esteem, self‐concept, relationships, and
ability to trust. It can also leave psychological trauma that compromises a boy's confidence in …