Sexual assaults in individuals with visual impairment: a cross-sectional study of a Norwegian sample.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the prevalence of sexual assaults among individuals with visual impairment (VI) compared with the general population and to investigate the association between sexual assault and outcomes of self-efficacy and life satisfaction.

Design

Cross-sectional interview-based study conducted between February and May 2017.

Participants

A probability sample of adults with VI (≥18 years) who were members of the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted. A total of 736 (61%) members participated, of whom 55% were of female gender. We obtained norm data for sexual assaults from a representative survey of the general Norwegian population.

Outcome measures

Sexual assaults (Life Event Checklist for DSM-5), self-efficacy (General Self-Efficacy

SUBMITTER: Brunes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6009623 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature