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- Title
Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse in an Asian Society: Understanding the Victim's Internal Conflicts.
- Authors
Wahab, Suzaily; Abdul Rahman, Fairuz Nazri; Hashim, Syahnaz Mohd; Razali, Salmi
- Abstract
Objective: This clinical report aims to highlight the cultural issues in a case of intrafamilial sexual abuse and how Asian culture affected its management. Methods: We report a case of 14-year-old girl who was sexually abused by her father. Results: The victim was traumatized by the abuse and the family's reaction after the abuse disclosure, which led to a plan to recant the abuse allegation. Conclusion: Understanding sexual abuse victims' cultural background and assessing the support received from those closest to them is important to overcome negative consequences of abuse.
- Subjects
ASIA; CHILD sexual abuse &; psychology; CULTURE; ILLUSION (Philosophy); INCEST; DISCLOSURE; FAMILY attitudes
- Publication
International Medical Journal, 2013, Vol 20, Issue 2, p186
- ISSN
1341-2051
- Publication type
Article