Experiences Of Sexual Abuse Is Related To Life Time Diagnosis Of Mental Disorder: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari
  • Ms. Azra Batool
  • Ms. Shazia Ismail
  • Ms. Ifra Tashfeen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/ks.v12i4.3381

Keywords:

sexual abuse, mental health disorder, systematic review, victims

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to assess the comprehensive analysis of the correlation between lifetime diagnosis of various mental diseases and experiences of sexual abuse

Methods: The systematic review was taken by screening last ten years (2013 - 2023) articles related to sexual abuse and related various mental health disorders, which are conducted on sexual abuse victims.

Results: The compilation of (n=10) data from the last ten years shows more prevalence of mental health issues in sexual abuse in females than males.

Conclusion: It is concluded that there is a need for more research to fully understand effective treatment to reduce the vulnerability and risk of sexual abuse and related mental health disorders.

Author Biographies

Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari

Assistant Professor & Student Counselor, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, H-8/4 Islamabad (SZABIST, Islamabad Campus)

Ms. Azra Batool

Lecturer, Department of psychology and human development, Karakaroam international University Gilgit

Ms. Shazia Ismail

Lecturer, Department of Psychology and Human development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit.  Pakistan

Ms. Ifra Tashfeen

Clinical psychologist at Special Education School Hamza Camp Rawalpindi

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari, Ms. Azra Batool, Ms. Shazia Ismail, & Ms. Ifra Tashfeen. (2024). Experiences Of Sexual Abuse Is Related To Life Time Diagnosis Of Mental Disorder: A Systematic Review. Kurdish Studies, 12(4), 1655–1665. https://doi.org/10.53555/ks.v12i4.3381

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