Medium-term health and social outcomes in adolescents following sexual assault: a prospective mixed-methods cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe medium-term physical and mental health and social outcomes following adolescent sexual assault, and examine users' perceived needs and experiences.

Method

Longitudinal, mixed methods cohort study of adolescents aged 13-17 years recruited within 6 weeks of sexual assault (study entry) and followed to study end, 13-15 months post-assault.

Results

75/141 participants were followed to study end (53% retention; 71 females) and 19 completed an in-depth qualitative interview. Despite many participants accessing support services, 54%, 59% and 72% remained at risk for depressive, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders 13-15 months post-assault. Physical symptoms were reported more frequently. Persistent (> 30 days) absence from school doubled between s

SUBMITTER: Clarke V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627884 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature