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Child Sexual Abuse—an Increasing Rate Of Diagnosis by ChristopherJ. Hobbs; JaneM. Wynne is a Social Sciences article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Child Sexual Abuse—an Increasing Rate Of Diagnosis about?
In 2 years in Leeds, two paediatricians diagnosed sexual abuse in 94 boys and 243 girls. 38% were under 5 at diagnosis and the mean age was 8·0 years. 39% presented following disclosure by the child. 83% of boys and 25% of girls had anal signs and 58% of girls had genital signs. 60% of abusers were related to the child and half of these were natural fathers. 25% of all abusers were teenagers and 5% were women. The abuser was convicted in 25% of cases and protective legal orders were sought in 36%. Sexual abuse is emerging as a major child and mental health problem that requires new resources in training and personnel.
Who reads Child Sexual Abuse—an Increasing Rate Of Diagnosis?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Social Sciences.
- Author
- ChristopherJ. Hobbs; JaneM. Wynne
- Published
- 1987
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Social Sciences