Citation

Hornor G. J. Pediatr. Health Care 2010; 24(6): 358-364.

Affiliation

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Columbus, OH 43205, USA. gail.hornor@nationwidechildrens.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.07.003

PMID

20971410

Abstract

Sexual abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the sheer numbers of sexually abused children, it is vital for pediatric nurse practitioners to understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual abuse. Understanding consequences of sexual abuse can assist the pediatric nurse practitioner in anticipating the physical and mental health needs of patients and also may assist in the identification of sexual abuse victims. Sexual abuse typically does not occur in isolation. Implications for practice will be discussed.

Language: en