Sexual victimization in adolescent girls (age 15-20 years) enrolled in post-mandatory schools or professional training programmes in Switzerland

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serval:BIB_D4E0DC264CF4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Sexual victimization in adolescent girls (age 15-20 years) enrolled in post-mandatory schools or professional training programmes in Switzerland
Journal
Acta Paediatrica
Author(s)
Tschumper  A., Narring  F., Meier  C., Michaud  P. A.
ISSN
0803-5253 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/1998
Volume
87
Number
2
Pages
212-7
Notes
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Feb
Abstract
An analysis of data from the Swiss Multicenter Adolescent Survey on Health was conducted to assess the prevalence of a history of sexual victimization among a national sample of adolescent girls enrolled in schools or professional training, to estimate the number of associated psychosocial health problems, and to gain information on the effects of disclosure of the experience. A representative sample of 9268 adolescents answered a written questionnaire on health and lifestyle. Of the 3993 participating girls, 18.6% reported an experience of sexual victimization. The burden of associated psychosocial health problems was considerable, notably as regards depression, suicidal behaviour and substance misuse. Preliminary findings on the relation of disclosure and mechanisms of learned helplessness stress the need for more research on this issue. The results stress the importance of prevention programmes for adolescents and preadolescents, of physicians' awareness and training for screening and appropriate counselling, and of easy access to professional support.
Keywords
Adolescent Adolescent Behavior Adult Chi-Square Distribution Child Abuse, Sexual/*psychology/*statistics & numerical data Female Humans Logistic Models Prevalence Questionnaires Social Adjustment
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