Non-offending mothers of sexually abused children: How they decide whom to believe

McMillan, Lynn

doi:10.1037/e578482014-171

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“…Understanding the most common theories can help underscore where more research may be needed and what theories researchers might want to expand on in their future work. Attachment theory is the most commonly cited by studies qualitative literature on this topic (Bellhouse, 2013; Coles, 2006; Fisher, 2000; Harris, 2008; Hooper & Koprowska, 2004; Koren-Karie et al, 2004; Kreklewetz, 1995; Lasiuk, 2007; Lev-Wiesel, 2006; McCoy, 2014; McMillan, 2013; O’Brien, 1998; Palmer, 2004; J. Walker, 2007a; Williams, 2017).…”

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Parenting Among Mothers Who Experienced Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Systematic Review

2019

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Child sexual abuse (CSA) represents a significant public health problem. While CSA is associated with several adverse outcomes, recent attention has been given to its effect on maternal parenting. Despite a growing literature on this topic, a comprehensive systematic review has not been conducted. Thus, this review aimed to fill this gap. Several search strategies were used, including searches in academic databases. Two reviewers completed screening, full-text review, data extraction, and quality determinations. Extracted qualitative data were synthesized for the 108 studies meeting inclusion criteria. The primary themes emerging from women’s accounts of the effects of CSA on their current parenting included abuse of child, breastfeeding, child-rearing practices, coping related to parenting, mother–child relationship, perceptions of child, perceptions of motherhood, and protection of children from abuse. Given the current lack of interventions designed for these mothers, the results of this review may aid in the development of evidence-based interventions.

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Parenting Among Mothers Who Experienced Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Systematic Review

2019

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“…These aforementioned signs and symptoms revealed by Myrick and Green ( 2013 ) are supported by Tavkar and Hansen ( 2011 :189), who reported that mothers of SAC expressed significant levels of distress following CSA disclosure. They experienced elevated levels of stress, but a variety of distress symptoms were seen as evidenced by the mothers being restless (McMillan 2013 ).…”

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Guidelines for support to mothers of sexually abused children in North-West province

Masilo

Davhana‐Maselesele

2017

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BackgroundSouth Africa is reported to have the highest rate of sexual assault in the world with over 40% of cases occurring among children. Children who are sexually abused have support programmes and policies to assist them in coping, but there are no support programmes for mothers or caretakers. Caretakers need support for themselves and assisting them will incrementally benefit children under their care. Often mothers of these children experience shock, anger, disbelief and suffer secondary trauma such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following their children’s sexual abuse disclosure and yet there are no guidelines for support to these mothers within North-West province (NWP)ObjectivesThe study seeks to develop guidelines for support to mothers of sexually abused children in NWP.MethodsConcurrent convergence triangulation mixed method design was employed in this study. The population consisted of mothers of sexually abused children (SAC) (n = 17 participants for the qualitative component and n = 180 participants for the quantitative component). A sample of mothers of SAC was purposely selected.ResultsThe participants indicated significant levels of depression because of lack of support by stakeholders. Guidelines for support to assist mothers cope with their secondary trauma were developed based on the literature review, study findings as well as an ecological model of the impact of sexual assault on women’s mental health. The results also showed extreme PTSD (47.8%), little support (38.8%), not coping (76.1%) and depression (36.1%).ConclusionThe stakeholders should consider a positive approach to support mothers whose children are sexually abused.

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Non-offending mothers of sexually abused children: How they decide whom to believe

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Cited by 2 publications

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Parenting Among Mothers Who Experienced Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Parenting Among Mothers Who Experienced Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Guidelines for support to mothers of sexually abused children in North-West province

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