Anogenital warts and relationship to child sexual abuse: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Smita AwasthiJennifer OrnelasApril ArmstrongJennifer A JohnsonDaniel B Eisen

Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2021)

Our systematic review supports a significant association between AGW in a child greater than 2 years of age and odds of CSA. Genital wart location significantly predicts CSA as well. HPV typing is not a reliable method to ascertain CSA. Male family members and acquaintances were the most likely perpetrators of abuse.

Keyphrases

systematic review
mental health
meta analyses
high grade
randomized controlled trial
genetic diversity
intimate partner violence