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[Female child sexual abuse]
Andrea Enyedy1, Roland Csorba2
1Szülészet-Nőgyógyászati Osztály, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg Megyei Kórházak és Egyetemi Oktatókórház Nyíregyháza.
Orvosi Hetilap
|June 6, 2017
Summary
Child sexual abuse is a prevalent issue, often perpetrated by family members and occurring multiple times. Medical professionals require enhanced knowledge for accurate diagnosis and effective therapy of child sexual abuse.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Forensic Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Child sexual abuse (CSA) affects 12-13% of children globally.
- Accurate medical diagnosis and knowledge dissemination are crucial for addressing CSA.
- This study focuses on the medical diagnosis of female child sexual abuse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the medical diagnosis of female child sexual abuse.
- To highlight the challenges in diagnosing and managing CSA.
- To underscore the need for improved physician knowledge regarding CSA.
Main Methods:
- A selective literature search was conducted.
- International and domestic databases were utilized for research.
Main Results:
- Most children evaluated for suspected CSA show normal genital and anal findings.
- CSA is frequently a chronic, multiple event, often involving family members.
- Diagnostic challenges, legal complexities, and societal taboos hinder effective medical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Physicians demonstrate suboptimal knowledge of CSA, victim/perpetrator characteristics, diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation.
- There is a critical need for comprehensive education and training for healthcare professionals on CSA.