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Africa
 

Regional

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Child sexual abuse in sub-Saharan Africa: a literature review.
Lalor K. 

Child Abuse Negl.
2004 Apr;28(4):439-60.
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  International legal instruments seeking to protect trafficked women
and girl children in sub-Saharan Africa

B S Christian
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Botswana
 
     J   ournal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Knowledge and perceptions of parents regarding child sexual abuse in botswana and swaziland
Mathoma AM, Maripe-Perera DB 

J Pediatr Nurs. 2006 Feb;21(1):67-72.
Abstract
 
DR Congo

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  Protecting woman and children from sexual violence and exploitation in conflict
T Hiddleston, P Shifman, T Renaud

(15IAC)
Abstract

Kenya

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Psychiatric morbidity among sexually abused children and adolescents.
Syengo-Mutisya CM, Kathuku DM, Ndetei DM.  
East Afr Med J.
2008 Feb;85(2):85-91.

Abstract
 
Piloting post-exposure prophylaxis in Kenya raises specific concerns for the management of
childhood rape.
Speight CG, Klufio A, Kilonzo SN, et al 
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2006 Jan;100(1):14-8.
Abstract

Child sexual abuse in Tanzania and Kenya.
Lalor K.
Child Abuse Negl.
2004 Aug;28(8):833-44
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  HIV post- exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after sexual assault – experience at a resource –
limited pediatric clinic setting in western Kenya.

Gitonga M.M.
(3rd IAS)
Abstract
 
Malawi

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Introduction of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually abused children in Malawi.
Ellis JC, Ahmad S, Molyneux EM. 
Arch Dis Child. 2005 Sep 20;
Abstract
 
Namibia

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  'If they rape me, I can't blame them": Reflections on gender in the social context of child rape
in South Africa and Namibia.
Jewkes R, Penn-Kekana L, Rose-Junius H.

Soc Sci Med
. 2005 May
Abstract

South Africa

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for child rape survivors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Who qualifies
 and who complies?

Collings SJ, Bugwandeen SR, Wiles WA
Child Abuse Negl.
2008 May
Abstract
 
HIV-seroconversion following sexual abuse.
Meel BL.
J Clin Forensic Med. 2005 Oct;12(5):268-70.
Abstract

'If they rape me, I can't blame them": Reflections on gender in the social context of child rape
in South Africa and Namibia.
Jewkes R, Penn-Kekana L, Rose-Junius H.

Soc Sci Med
. 2005 May
Abstract

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National cross sectional study of views on sexual violence and risk of HIV
infection and AIDS among South African school pupils.
Andersson N, Ho-Foster A, Matthis J, et al  
BMJ. 2004 Oct 14
Paper
 
       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Community perceptions around cultural myths of girl-child rape and HIV in the Northern
Cape Province of South Africa

L Treger

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Swaziland
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Knowledge and perceptions of parents regarding child sexual abuse in botswana and
swaziland
Mathoma AM, Maripe-Perera DB 

J Pediatr Nurs. 2006 Feb;21(1):67-72.
Abstract
 
Tanzania

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Child sexual abuse in Tanzania and Kenya.
Lalor K.
Child Abuse Negl.
2004 Aug;28(8):833-44
Abstract
 
Zambia

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 

 

Human immunodeficiency virus post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following child sexual
abuse in Zambia

Haworth A., Chomba E.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The use of antiretroviral drugs for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (HIV-PEP) after child sexual
abuse, what do people in the community in Lusaka know about it?

Simwenda M., Silwamba G.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Circumstances of sexual abuse in a cohort of children eligible to receive post -exposure
prophylaxis at the university of Zambia teaching hospital: a descriptive study

Chomba E., Kasese-Bota M.
(X1V International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Asia
 

India

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Girl, woman, lover, mother: Towards a new understanding of child prostitution among young
Devadasis in rural Karnataka, India.

Orchard TR.

Soc Sci Med.
2007 Apr 3;
Abstract

Thailand

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Child prostitution in Thailand.
Lau C. 
J Child Health Care.
2008 Jun;12(2):144-55.

Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  STI and HIV prevalence, postexposure prophylaxis in sexually abused children
Vitavasiri C., Pantu C., Chumchinda U.

(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Australia/Pacific Islands
 

Australia

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Cannabis Use in Early Adulthood: Findings from an
Australian Birth Cohort Study.
Hayatbakhsh MR, Najman JM, Jamrozik K, et al 
Arch Sex Behav.
2007 Jul 31;

Abstract

Europe
 

Austria
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Bacterial colonization in suspected sexually abused children.
Kohlberger P, Bancher-Todesca D.  
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol.
2007 Oct;20(5):289-92
Abstract
 

Hungary

 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Female Child Sexual Abuse within the Family in a Hungarian County.
Csorba R, Lampe L, Borsos A, et al 

Gynecol Obstet Invest.
2006 Feb 2;61(4):188-193
Abstract

Norway

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Sexual abuse of deaf children. A retrospective analysis of the prevalence and
characteristics of childhood sexual abuse among deaf adults in Norway.
Kvam MH.
Child Abuse Negl. 2004 Mar;28(3):241-51.
Abstract

Latin America/Caribbean
 

Brazil

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Aded NL, Dalcin BL, Cavalcanti MT.
Cad Saude Publica
. 2007 Aug;23(8):1971-5
Abstract
 
Dominican Republic

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 

  Protecting woman and children from sexual violence and exploitation in conflict
Hiddleston, P Shifman, T Renaud
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
El Salvador
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dimensions of child sexual abuse before age 15 in three Central American countries:
Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Speizer IS, Goodwin M, Whittle L, et al
Child Abuse Negl. 2008 May 1
Abstract
 
Honduras
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dimensions of child sexual abuse before age 15 in three Central American countries:
Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Speizer IS, Goodwin M, Whittle L, et al
Child Abuse Negl. 2008 May 1
Abstract
Guatemala
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dimensions of child sexual abuse before age 15 in three Central American countries:
Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Speizer IS, Goodwin M, Whittle L, et al
Child Abuse Negl. 2008 May 1
Abstract

Middle East
 

Turkey

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Trans-metatarsal amputation as a complication of child sexual abuse.
Ozkara E, Karatosun V, Gunal I, Oral R
J Clin Forensic Med. 2004 Jun;11(3):129-32
Abstract

North America
 

Canada
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual violence against children in a family environment attended by SAMVVIS, Teresina, PI.
Monteiro CF, Teles DC, Castro KL, et al
Rev Bras Enferm. 2008 Jul-Aug;61(4):459-63.
Abstract
 
United States

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Has this prepubertal girl been sexually abused?
Berkoff MC, Zolotor AJ, Makoroff KL,  
JAMA
. 2008 Dec 17;300(23):2779-92.
Abstract
 
The legacy of childhood sexual abuse and family adversity.
Martsolf DS, Draucker CB. 
J Nurs Scholarsh
. 2008;40(4):333-40.
Abstract
 
Guidelines for medical care of children evaluated for suspected sexual abuse:
an update for 2008
.
Adams JA. 
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;20(5):435-41.
Abstract
 
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Pregnancy: A Meta-analytic Update.
Noll JG, Shenk CE, Putnam KT, et al
J Pediatr Psychol. 2008 Sep 15.
Abstract
 
Impact of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the Evaluation of Sexual Assault in a Pediatric Emergency
Department.
Bechtel K, Ryan E, Gallagher D.
 
Pediatr Emerg Care.
2008 Jun 17.
Abstract

nterpartner conflict and child abuse risk among African American and Latino adolescent parenting couples.
Moore DR, Florsheim P.
Child Abuse Negl. 2008 Apr;32(4):463-75.
Abstract
 

Effects of Defendant Sexual Orientation on Jurors' Perceptions of Child Sexual Assault.
Wiley TR, Bottoms BL.

Law Hum Behav. 2008 Apr 11
Abstract
 
A media campaign prevention program for child sexual abuse: community members' perspectives.
Self-Brown S, Rheingold AA, Campbell C, de Arellano MA.

J Interpers Violence.
2008 Jun;23(6):728-43.
Abstract
 
Childhood sexual abuse and abuse-specific attributions of blame over 6 years following
discovery.
Feiring C, Cleland C. 
Child Abuse Negl.
2007 Nov-Dec;31(11-12):1169-86.
Abstract
 
Hiding behind the cloth: child sexual abuse and the Catholic Church.
Dale KA, Alpert JL.
J Child Sex Abus. 2007;16(3):59-74.
Abstract
 
Comparison of sexual offenders against children with sexual offenders against adolescents and
adults: data from the new york state sex offender registry.

Cohen LJ, Frenda S, Mojtabai R,  et al 
J Psychiatr Pract.
2007 Nov;13(6):373-84.
Abstract
 
The effects of sexual abuse as a child on the risk of mothers physically abusing their
children:A path analysis using systems theory.
Mapp SC.

Child Abuse Negl.
2006 Nov 15;
Abstract
 
Use of antiretroviral HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in sexually abused children and
adolescents treated in an inner-city pediatric emergency department

Fajman N, Wright R.
Child Abuse Negl. 2006 Aug 27;
Abstract
 
A meta-analysis of the relationship of child sexual abuse to HIV risk behavior among women.
Arriola KR, Louden T, Doldren MA, Fortenberry RM.

Child Abuse Negl. 2005 Jun 23;29(6):725-746
Abstract

Child molestations by homosexual foster parents: Illinois, 1997--2002.
Cameron P.
Psychol Rep. 2005 Feb;96(1):227-30.
Abstract

A three-generational study of transmission of risk for sexual abuse.
Leifer M, Kilbane T, Jacobsen T, Grossman G.   
J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol.
2004 Nov;33(4):662-72
Abstract

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Effects of child sexual abuse on parenting and child behaviors in homeless mothers
S Chiang,  S Jimenez, E Rodis,  et al
(133 APHA)
Abstract


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