Psychological consequences of sexual assault

Sexual violence is an important issue worldwide and can have long-lasting and devastating consequences. In this chapter, we outline the psychological reactions to serious sexual assault and rape, including development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Myths and stereotypes surrounding this subject,...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 27 - 37
Main Authors: Mason, Fiona, Lodrick, Zoe
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2013
Subjects:
Anxiety - etiology
Anxiety - therapy
autonomic nervous system
Crime Victims - psychology
Depression - etiology
Depression - therapy
Dissociative Disorders - psychology
Dissociative Disorders - therapy
Humans
Obstetrics and Gynecology
post-traumatic stress disorder
psychological reactions
rape
Sex Offenses - legislation & jurisprudence
Sex Offenses - psychology
sexual assault
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - therapy
Suicidal Ideation
rape
psychological reactions
post-traumatic stress disorder
autonomic nervous system
sexual assault
ISSN:1521-6934, 1532-1932, 1532-1932
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Summary:Sexual violence is an important issue worldwide and can have long-lasting and devastating consequences. In this chapter, we outline the psychological reactions to serious sexual assault and rape, including development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Myths and stereotypes surrounding this subject, and their potential effect on the emotional response and legal situation, are discussed.
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ISSN:1521-6934
1532-1932
1532-1932
DOI:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2012.08.015