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Childhood Sexual Abuse Screening And Prevention In The Primary Care Setting: A Survey Of Pediatric Healthcare Providers In The State Of Vermont, Kelley Eileen Groll
Childhood Sexual Abuse Screening And Prevention In The Primary Care Setting: A Survey Of Pediatric Healthcare Providers In The State Of Vermont, Kelley Eileen Groll
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Background. Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a silent, but pervasive concern across the United States, the prevalence of which is often vastly underestimated. Some research indicates that as many as one in four girls and one in six boys become victims of CSA. CSA is classified as an adverse childhood experience (ACE), which has been shown to have serious longstanding negative physical, emotional, and mental health impacts. The pediatric primary healthcare provider is well posed to intervene to detect and prevent the occurrence of CSA.
Objective. The overall goal of this study is to gain an understanding of the …