Childhood Sexual Abuse and Suicidal Behavior
Journal
Taiwanese Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Volume
22卷
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
4期
Journal Issue
4
Pages
268-277
Start Page
268
End Page
277
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is an important mental health issue with pervasive and sustaining impact. Method: we did a comprehensive review over 29 recently-published literatures. Results: increased suicidal risk has been reported among CSA individuals and there exists a graded relationship between the CSA severity and suicidal risk. This relationship is independent of the confounding effect of other coexisting childhood adversities. Possible mediators, which facilitate the development of suicidal behavior, may include psychopathology and stressful life events. Conclusion: early recognition of CSA and prompt management of related psychosocial difficulties may help reduce subsequent suicidal risk in this specific population.
Type
journal article