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A Nonrandom Sample of 55 Sexual Abuse Cases in Sivas
Celal Butun1, Ali Yildirim1, Erdal Ozer2
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey.
Summary
Childhood sexual abuse disproportionately affects females, with perpetrators often known to the victim. Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Child Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood sexual abuse presents significant public health challenges.
- It has detrimental effects on individuals and communities.
- Understanding its characteristics is vital for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate sociodemographic factors of child sexual abuse victims.
- To analyze victim-perpetrator relationships.
- To document findings from forensic and psychiatric evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of forensic medicine and psychiatric evaluations.
- Data collected from Cumhuriyet University between 2013-2016.
- Evaluation of sociodemographic characteristics and abuse incident details.
Main Results:
- 55 cases analyzed: 85.5% female, 14.5% male, aged 5-17.
- Abuse occurred primarily in the victim's or perpetrator's home (52.7%).
- Bodily penetration was common (58.1%), and perpetrators were known to victims (58.1%).
Conclusions:
- Findings align with literature: female victims, known perpetrators, lower sociocultural levels.
- Highlights the need for early diagnosis and rehabilitation.
- Emphasizes the importance of a professional, multidisciplinary approach to child sexual abuse cases.