Childhood physical and sexual abuse: Prevalence and correlates among adolescents living in rural Taiwan

Yen, Cheng‐Fang; Yang, Mei‐Sang; Yang, Ming‐Jen; Su, Yi‐Ching; Wang, Meihua; Lan, Chu-Mei

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2007.06.003

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“…In a previous study from Taiwan, 22.2% of adolescents living in rural Taiwan reported having experienced physical abuse. 26 However, their definition of physical abuse was strict, including abrasions, bruises, or pain caused by physical injury that had to last to the second day. This strict definition might have led to an underestimation of the occurrence of physical abuse.…”

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Sexual Abuse Is Associated With an Abnormal Psychological Profile and Sleep Difficulty in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Taiwan

Lee

Liu²,

Wang³

et al. 2018

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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Background/AimsBoth sexual and physical abuse history have been reported to be associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in Western countries. The impact of abuse history in IBS patients in Asia remains unclear. We aim to determine the prevalence of abuse history, its associated psychological profiles, and sleep problems among IBS patients in Taiwan. MethodsIn total, 194 Rome III-defined IBS patients were invited to participate. Age-and sex-matched healthy carriers of chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C without chronic abdominal symptoms were identified as disease-controls. We administered a validated questionnaire to evaluate bowel symptoms, physical/sexual abuse history, anxiety/depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS]), and sleep quality. ResultsIBS patients had a significantly higher prevalence of sexual abuse history than the disease-control group both before (16.5% vs 6.7%, P < 0.05) and after (16.0% vs 6.6%, P < 0.05) adolescence. These significant differences were mainly observed in women (13.4% vs 3.4%, P < 0.05). No difference was noted in history of physical abuse between the 2 groups. IBS patients with a history of sexual abuse had significantly higher HADS scores and higher frequencies of sleep difficulty than those without. ConclusionsIn Taiwan, sexual abuse history was more prevalent in female IBS patients than controls. Sexual abuse history may contribute to higher anxiety/depression levels and sleep difficulties, which are commonly experienced in IBS patients. In Asia, abuse history should be obtained when approaching IBS patients to facilitate better management.

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Sexual Abuse Is Associated With an Abnormal Psychological Profile and Sleep Difficulty in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Taiwan

Lee

Liu²,

Wang³

et al. 2018

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“…The participants whose subscale totals were above the median were classified as having high family conflict and low family monitoring, respectively. We also assessed regular alcohol consumption (3 times or more per week) and illicit drug use among the parents and siblings of participants [20]. Peer correlates.…”

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Tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan: The prevalence, correlates and associations with risk‐taking behaviors and depression

Yen¹,

Hsiao²,

Yen³

et al. 2012

The Kaohsiung J of Med Scie

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This study aims to examine the prevalence and sociodemographics, family and peer correlates of tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan, and to examine the associations between tattooing and a variety of adolescent risk-taking behaviors and depression. A total of 9755 high school students (grades 7 to 12) in southern Taiwan were recruited into this study and completed the questionnaires. The prevalence of tattooing among the adolescents was calculated. The responses were analyzed using the logistic regression analysis models. It was found that 1% of high school students in southern Taiwan had 1 or more tattoos on their bodies. The older students who were perceived to have low family monitoring and who had friends who drink regularly, used illicit drugs, had a criminal record or were in a gang were more likely to have a tattoo. Tattooing was also found to be associated with violence, weekly alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, dropping out of school, unprotected sex, suicidal ideation/attempt, and depression. The results indicate that several demographics, family and peer factors are associated with adolescent tattooing. Tattooing may be an indicator of risk-taking behaviors in high school students.

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“…Victimization by domestic violence in the past year was assessed by the question (Yen et al, 2008): ''Have you been struck, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically injured by family members where the abrasions, bruises or pain caused by the injury lasted into the second day?'' Victimization by domestic violence in the past year was assessed by the question (Yen et al, 2008): ''Have you been struck, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically injured by family members where the abrasions, bruises or pain caused by the injury lasted into the second day?''…”

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The Relation Between Family Adversity and Social Anxiety Among Adolescents in Taiwan

Yen

Yang

Wu³

et al. 2013

Journal of Nervous &Amp; Mental Disease

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between three indicators of family adversity (domestic violence, family substance use, and broken parental marriage) and the severity of social anxiety among adolescents in Taiwan, as well as the mediating effects of perceived family function and self-esteem on that relationship, using structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 5607 adolescents completed the social anxiety subscale of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children; the Family APGAR Index; the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale; and a questionnaire for domestic violence, family substance use, and broken parental marriage. The relation between family adversity and social anxiety, as well as the mediating effects of family function and self-esteem, was examined using SEM. SEM analysis revealed that all three indicators of family adversity reduced the level of family function, that decreased family function compromised the level of self-esteem, and that a low level of self-esteem further increased the severity of social anxiety. The results indicated that, along with intervening to change family adversity, evaluating and improving adolescents' self-esteem and family function are also important clinical issues when helping adolescents reduce their social anxiety.

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Childhood physical and sexual abuse: Prevalence and correlates among adolescents living in rural Taiwan

Cited by 45 publications

References 31 publications

Sexual Abuse Is Associated With an Abnormal Psychological Profile and Sleep Difficulty in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Taiwan

Sexual Abuse Is Associated With an Abnormal Psychological Profile and Sleep Difficulty in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Taiwan

Tattooing among high school students in southern Taiwan: The prevalence, correlates and associations with risk‐taking behaviors and depression

The Relation Between Family Adversity and Social Anxiety Among Adolescents in Taiwan

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