Rage and women's sexuality after childhood sexual abuse: a phenomenological study.
OBJECTIVE
One common long-term effect of childhood sexual abuse is rage. This phenomenological study deals with such rage as it is expressed through women's sexuality.


METHODS
A guided interview method (N = 7). The constant comparative method was used for data analysis.


RESULTS
Results provide information about ways rage and maladaptive behaviors are learned in childhood and carry over into adult relationships.


CONCLUSIONS
Healthcare professionals need to be sensitive to the sometimes devastating effects of sexual abuse on women in our society. There is a need to create treatment programs that empower survivors to avoid revictimization.
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Buckhead Psychotherapy Associates, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011889:Rage; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D016387:Women's Health; D014933:Women's Rights