Prevalence of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse among a nationwide sample of Arab high school students: association with family characteristics, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and quality of life

Al‐Fayez, Ghenaim; Ohaeri, Jude U.; Gado, Osama M.

doi:10.1007/s00127-010-0311-2

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“…However, some of the results were unexpected. The literature also reports higher prevalence rates of PTSD and ADHD among maltreated adolescents (34,139,140), which was not found here. A maltreatment history was not expected.…”

Section: Psychopathologycontrasting

confidence: 43%

“…International research groups have found relationships between childhood adversity and later depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, sleep disorders, substance abuse, behavioral disorders, suicide ideation, and self-harm (34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39). These results are shown to be strong and robust, and have been confirmed by systematic reviews and meta-analyses that included several million participants across different world regions (40)(41)(42).…”

Section: Childhood Adversity and Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 84%

“…A growing literature shows that poly-victimization (exposure to more than one type of victimization) further increases the risk of several psychiatric disorders and symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicide ideation, and self-harm (34,(43)(44)(45)(46)(47). It has also been shown that increasing numbers of childhood adversities are associated with more complex adult psychopathology, including more DSM-IV diagnoses and the coexistence of internalizing and externalizing disorders (48).…”

Section: Childhood Adversity and Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on the literature review of childhood maltreatment and psychiatric disorders (34)(35)(36)39), it was expected that differences in the prevalence of some psychiatric disorders, such as a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and CD among maltreated adolescents would be found in these youths. However, some of the results were unexpected.…”

Section: Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One aspect poly-victimization has gained broad support in research and has been shown to be significant in several different populations. Poly-victimization occurs when the individual is exposed to several different types of victimization and has been repeatedly confirmed as an important factor (34,43,46,49,83,152). Different types and numbers of types of victimization have been studied, and the main results are robust and reproduced.…”

Section: Childhood Adversity and Poly-victimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Childhood maltreatment, psychopathology and well-being: The mediator role of global self-esteem, attachment difficulties and substance use

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Child Abuse & Neglect

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Printed by NTNU Grafisk senter 1 NORSK SAMMENDRAG Ungdom i risiko: Overgrepserfaringer, psykopatologi og livskvalitet blant ungdom i barnevernsinstitusjonerOvergrep og omsorgssvikt i barndommen er assosiert med en rekke fysiske og psykiske helseplager senere i livet. Å kunne identifisere risikoutsatte befolkningsgrupper er svaert verdifullt med tanke på å kunne forebygge helseplager. Barn og unge i fosterhjem og på barnevernsinstitusjoner har opplevd mer overgrep og omsorgssvikt enn barn og unge i normalbefolkningen, og kan derfor vaere i en høy-risikogruppe for helseproblemer.Hovedmålet med denne studien var å studere om overgrepserfaringer var assosiert med psykiske lidelser og redusert livskvalitet også i en høy-risikogruppe av ungdom bosatt i barnevernsinstitusjoner. Et sekundaert mål var å forsøke å identifisere medierende faktorer som kunne øke kunnskapen om disse assosiasjonene ytterligere.Prosjektet er en del av studien «Psykisk helse hos barn og unge i barnevernsinstitusjoner» som ble gjennomført mellom 2010 og 2015. 400 ungdommer mellom 12 og 20 år bosatt i barnevernsinstitusjoner i Norge ble inkludert, og av disse gjennomførte 335 et semi-strukturert diagnostisk intervju som i tillegg til informasjon om psykiske lidelser også ga informasjon om overgrepserfaringer.En stor andel av ungdommene (71 %) oppga å ha overgrepserfaringer (å ha vaert vitne til vold, å ha vaert utsatt for fysiske eller seksuelle overgrep). I denne gruppa var det høyere forekomst av en rekke psykiske sykdommer sammenlignet med de andre ungdommene i barnevernsinstitusjonene. Det var statistisk signifikant forskjell i forekomst av alvorlig depresjon, dystymi, generalisert angstlidelse, alvorlig atferdsforstyrrelse og autismespekterforstyrrelse mellom de to ungdomsgruppene. I tillegg var det signifikant økt forekomst av tidligere selvmordsforsøk blant ungdommene med overgrepserfaringer. Denne gruppen ungdommer hadde også dårligere livskvalitet enn ungdom i normalbefolkningen i forhold til fysisk og emosjonelt velvaere, selvtillit og i forholdet til venner. Økende antall ulike typer overgrepserfaringer inkludert dysfunksjonelle familieforhold, var assosiert med økt odds for flere av de psykiatriske diagnosene, og for dårligere livskvalitet på alle undersøkte livsområder. Tre potensielle medierende faktorer ble undersøkt: globalt selvbilde, tilknytningsproblemer og bruk av tobakk/rusmidler. Av disse ble det funnet at kun globalt selvbilde hadde medierende effekt både på assosiasjonen mellom overgrepserfaringer og psykopatologi, og overgrepserfaringer og livskvalitet.Unge i barnevernsinstitusjoner hadde opplevd en rekke overgrepserfaringer. Resultatene fra denne studien indikerer at overgrepserfaringer spiller en nøkkelrolle i utviklingen av psykiske lidelser og utviklingen av dårlig livskvalitet blant ungdom i barnevernsinstitusjoner. Global selvfølelse ble identifisert som en mediator, og kan derfor vaere et velegnet angrepspunkt for intervensjon innenfor denne ungdomsgruppa. Studien åpner for muligheten av at tiltak som øker selvbild...

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Section: Psychopathologycontrasting

confidence: 43%

Section: Childhood Adversity and Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 84%

Section: Childhood Adversity and Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychopathologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Childhood Adversity and Poly-victimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessing the Reliability and Acceptability of an Arabic Language Version of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory

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This paper presents the findings of a research study aimed at assessing the reliability and validity of an Arabic version of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAPI) in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The research was carried out among a population of women attending antenatal care clinics (N = 309) and reports on the prevalence of high scores and assessment of reliability and validity of the Arabic CAPI. A sub-sample of mothers were interviewed to explore their views about the acceptability of the tool locally. The mean score of the Abuse Scale was 159.6 (range 26-390), which was higher than the US version (mean = 91). Internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.911) and test-retest reliability (Pearson's r = 0.89; two-tailed p 0.00) were both high. With regard to the construct validity, the six-factor structure of the original version was not replicated; only three factors were obtained. The interview data showed that the CAPI was easy to complete and appropriate for use in Oman. The Arabic version of the CAPI showed a highly satisfactory internal consistency and test-retest reliability. This suggests that the Arabic version of the CAPI is a valid and reliable tool to use to assess potential for child physical abuse within Oman. These results are in concordance with other cross-cultural versions of the CAPI.

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Providing Therapy with Asian Immigrant Families: A Review of Prominent Issues and Treatment Considerations

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Prevalence of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse among a nationwide sample of Arab high school students: association with family characteristics, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and quality of life

Cited by 94 publications

References 56 publications

Childhood maltreatment, psychopathology and well-being: The mediator role of global self-esteem, attachment difficulties and substance use

Childhood maltreatment, psychopathology and well-being: The mediator role of global self-esteem, attachment difficulties and substance use

Assessing the Reliability and Acceptability of an Arabic Language Version of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory

Providing Therapy with Asian Immigrant Families: A Review of Prominent Issues and Treatment Considerations

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