'Sometimes I cry with that child': experiences and views of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse on psychosocial treatment and support in India.

ABSTRACT: Background: The high prevalence of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in India is a cause for concern. Survivors of CSA often experience psychosocial difficulties in their adult lives. Whilst their difficulties are partly recognised in India, there is a need for further exploration on the availability and access to support.Objectives: We explored the views and experiences of adult survivors of CSA in India on different types of treatment and support.Method: We conducted semi-structured interviews with adults who were sexually abused before the age of 18. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, followed by narrative analysis of two transcripts.Results: We interviewed 10 adult survivors of CSA in India. All participants were female with formal educatio

SUBMITTER: Talwar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12444917 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature