Childhood sexual abuse and sexually transmitted diseases in adults: a review of and implications for STD/HIV programmes.
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been linked to a variety of health problems in adolescence and adulthood, including risky sexual behaviour and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This article reviews the literature, including findings from a recent intervention study of high-risk, adult women and offers suggestions for professionals working in STD/HIV prevention.
Greenberg
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JB
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*