The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse among Adolescents in School

Autor/inn/en	Saewyc, Elizabeth M.; Pettingell, Sandra; Magee, Lara L.
Titel	The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse among Adolescents in School
Quelle	In: Journal of School Nursing, 19 (2003) 5, S.266-272 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-8405
DOI	10.1177/10598405030190050401
Schlagwörter	Sexual Abuse; Females; Incidence; School Nurses; American Indians; Adolescents; Asian Americans; Gender Differences; North Americans; Referral; African Americans; Disclosure; Social Support Groups; Counseling; Minnesota + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sexueller Missbrauch; Weibliches Geschlecht; Vorkommen; American Indian; Indianer; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Asian immigrant; United States; Asiatischer Einwanderer; USA; Geschlechterkonflikt; Afroamerikaner; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Counselling; Beratung
Abstract	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 populations. This study explored the prevalence of both incest and nonfamily abuse in 2 cohorts of adolescents in Minnesota in the 1990s (1992: N = 77,374; 1998: N = 81,247). Findings indicate that sexual abuse was reported by both boys and girls and among students of all ethnic groups. Approximately 10% of adolescents reported sexual abuse in each cohort, with girls 5 times more likely to report abuse than boys. Ethnic variation was minor, with African American, Native American, and Hispanic teens slightly more likely to report abuse than White or Asian American youth. School nurses should routinely assess for a history of sexual abuse in adolescents and should be prepared to provide support and referral for abused students and their families.). Findings indicate that sexual abuse was reported by both boys and girls and among students of all ethnic groups. Approximately 10% of adolescents reported sexual abuse in each cohort, with girls 5 times more likely to report abuse than boys. Ethnic variation was minor, with African American, Native American, and Hispanic teens slightly more likely to report abuse than White or Asian American youth. School nurses should routinely assess for a history of sexual abuse in adolescents and should be prepared to provide support and referral for abused students and their families. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10