Childhood sexual abuse (CSA): Consequences and holistic intervention

Sigrún Sigurðardóttir; Sigríður Halldórsdóttir

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA): Consequences and holistic intervention

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Abstract

In order to develop a holistic program for Icelandic
Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) survivors, we found it
important to base such a program on an in-depth
knowledge and understanding of the consequences of
CSA for Icelandic survivors. The main results of our six
studies presented in this chapter were that the
consequences of CSA, for both men and women, were
serious for their health and well-being. Their suffering
was deep and almost unbearable. CSA survivors felt
they had not received adequate support and understanding from healthcare professionals, but participation in the multidisciplinary ‘WellnessProgram’ improved the subjective health and wellbeing
of those female CSA survivors attending. Similar
program needs to be developed for male CSA survivors.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Northern and indigenous health and health care
Editors	Heather Exner-Pirot, Bente Norbye, Lorna Butler
Publisher	University of Saskatchewan
Chapter	15
Pages	181-197
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0-88880-627-7
Publication status	Published - Jan 2018

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SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Other keywords

childhood sexual abuse (CSA)

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Sigurðardóttir, S., & Halldórsdóttir, S. (2018). Childhood sexual abuse (CSA): Consequences and holistic intervention. In H. Exner-Pirot, B. Norbye, & L. Butler (Eds.), Northern and indigenous health and health care (pp. 181-197). University of Saskatchewan. https://openpress.usask.ca/northernhealthcare/chapter/chapter-14-childhood-sexual-abuse-csa-consequences-and-holistic-intervention/

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