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The Effects Of Rape Trauma And Ptsd On The Childbirth Process, Helena Kevorkian
The Effects Of Rape Trauma And Ptsd On The Childbirth Process, Helena Kevorkian
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Abstract
Background: Sexual trauma, including rape and childhood sexual abuse, takes a toll on the survivor emotionally and physically. With the invasive procedures, physical exposure and feelings of loss of control related to childbirth, the survivor may become triggered and become retraumatized. Through an integrative literature review, the effects of rape trauma and PTSD on the childbirth process were identified.
Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to determine the effects of rape trauma and PTSD on the childbirth process. Through determining the effects, a greater understanding will be gained on how to best approach a situation with …