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Family Violence and Child Sexual Abuse Among South Asians in the US

verfasst von: Hillary A. Robertson, Nitasha Chaudhary Nagaraj, Amita N. Vyas

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 4/2016

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Abstract

Family violence, including child sexual abuse (CSA), is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is particularly difficult to assess family violence and CSA among South Asians because it is often hidden due to cultural and familial stigma. A web-based survey was administered to a convenience sample (n = 368) of South Asian adults in the US. One-fourth (25.2 %) of the sample reported CSA; 13.8 % reported abuse involving exposure; 21.5 % reported abuse involving touching; 4.5 % reported attempted sexual intercourse; and 3.5 % reported forced sexual intercourse. Adjusted odds ratios found that participants who reported any relationship violence were significantly more likely to have experienced CSA (OR 2.28; 95 % CI 1.26–4.13); and suicide attempt was significantly associated with CSA (OR 3.96; 95 % CI 1.27–12.3). The findings presented in this formative study will assist in guiding future studies and interventions for South Asians in the United States.

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Titel: Family Violence and Child Sexual Abuse Among South Asians in the US
verfasst von: Hillary A. Robertson
Nitasha Chaudhary Nagaraj
Amita N. Vyas
Publikationsdatum: 02.06.2015
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0227-8

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