Childhood Experiences of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse among College Students in South India

Bhilwar, Meenakshi; Upadhyay, Ravi Prakash; Rajavel, Saranya; Singh, Sunil Kumar; Vasudevan, Kavita; Chinnakali, Palanivel

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“…Previous studies examining CSA among college students in India have reported rates ranging from 4% to 55%. [ 1 4 13 14 ] Our prevalence rates are comparable to the meta-analysis that reported the prevalence of CSA, across the world, to be 12.7%, when only self-report studies were examined. [ 15 ] In our study, sexual abuse was significantly higher among the male students compared to females whereas the studies from western countries have consistently reported higher rates among females.…”

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Lifetime child sexual abuse assessed at age 18

Jaisoorya

Singh

Rani

et al. 2022

Industrial Psychiatry Journal

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Estimates of child sexual abuse (CSA) during adolescence may undercount exposure and retrospective recollection in adulthood may be prone to recall bias. Thus, a more accurate and CSA may be possible if the question is examined in a large sample of 18 years old. This study examined the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of CSA among college-going 18 years olds. This is a cross-sectional survey of college students. 1424 students from 58 colleges selected by cluster random sampling completed a self-administered questionnaire incorporating standardized instruments. Prevalence rates were calculated. Chi-square test was used to compare categorical variables and binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the correlates of CSA. CSA was reported by 13.2% and significantly more common among males compared to females (18.4% vs. 10.4%, P < 0.05). In the full model of binary logistic regression analysis, students who reported sexual abuse were significantly more likely to report psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. The finding was replicated even when male and female students were analyzed separately. To conclude, CSA is common among college students. With an increasing number of young people enrolling in colleges in India, timely interventions on campuses are important to reduce the psychological morbidity in this population.

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Lifetime child sexual abuse assessed at age 18

Jaisoorya

Singh

Rani

et al. 2022

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“…This number matches with that of a study from South India done among college students (10%). 20 A large-scale study conducted in Sweden revealed that the disclosure rate among sexually abused girls was 81% and boys was 69% among high school seniors. They most often disclosed with friends of the same age and few with professionals and authorities.…”

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Child Sexual Abuse among School Children of a Municipality: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Shrestha¹,

Baskota²,

Karki

et al. 2021

J Nepal Med Assoc

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Introduction: Sexual abuse remains a hidden and underreported form of violence against children and a serious public health concern. Although it results in severe mental, physical, and psychological risks with consequences such as depression, fear, and low self-esteem, it is still an unexplored and less prioritized area in Nepal. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse among school children of a municipality. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted among 405 students, aged below 18 of Mandan-Deupur Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk from April to May 2018. Ethical clearance was taken from Nepal Health Research Council (Ref no 2506). A simple random sampling technique was used to select the schools. Collected data were then entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage. Results: In overall, 64 (15.8%) (12.4-19.7 at 95% Confidence Interval) were found to be sexually abused, where a high prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse was reported for boys 46 (73.43%). Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, child sexual abuse is seen as a significant issue in the place studied. Awareness programs on child sexual abuse should be organized targeting children along with parents and community people.

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“…[ 11 ] Similarly, in a survey done in college students of Pondicherry, there were significant statistical differences in the proportions of emotional abuse, based on gender (females were name-called and neglected twice as much as males). [ 12 ] Several studies have described the association of EDs with a history of childhood abuse in a significant number of individuals. One study reported that up to half of the patients with EDs had a history of childhood abuse or trauma,[ 13 ] while another study found that 48% of the patients admitted for anorexia nervosa reported a history of sexual abuse during their childhood.…”

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Association of childhood psychological trauma with eating disorders in undergraduate medical students

Samudra

Davis

Gupta

et al. 2021

Industrial Psychiatry Journal

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Aim: The aim of the study was to study the association of childhood psychological trauma with eating disorders (EDs) and to assess and compare the relationship with food, concerns about weight gain, and restrictive or compensatory practices in male and female undergraduate medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, analytical study was performed in a Tertiary Care Medical College and Research Hospital in a suburban area of India. After obtaining ethical clearance, 100 final-year undergraduate students were included in the study with their informed consent. Self-made questionnaire, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Stirling ED Scale with Disordered Eating Attitude Scale were used. Spearman's correlation coefficient (Rho) was calculated. Results: There was a significant correlation of history of childhood psychological trauma in the form of emotional abuse, emotional neglect or physical abuse and physical neglect with higher prevalence of disordered eating behaviors and relationship with food, concern about weight gain, and compensatory practices. No significant relationship was found in a history of sexual abuse. Conclusion: The importance of a healthy psychosocial upbringing and nurturing by parents to prevent development of psychiatric comorbidities is an important finding in this study.

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Childhood Experiences of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse among College Students in South India

Abstract: Emotional, physical and sexual abuse is common in childhood and demands prompt interventions at the familial, community and political levels.

Cited by 25 publications

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Lifetime child sexual abuse assessed at age 18

Lifetime child sexual abuse assessed at age 18

Child Sexual Abuse among School Children of a Municipality: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Association of childhood psychological trauma with eating disorders in undergraduate medical students

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