Sexual symptoms in post-traumatic stress disorder following childhood sexual abuse: a network analysis.

Leonhard KratzerPeter HeinzRebecca SchennachMatthias KnefelGünter SchiepekSarah V BiedermannMelanie Büttner

Published in: Psychological medicine (2020)

Sexual symptoms are highly prevalent in survivors of childhood sexual abuse with post-traumatic stress disorder. Further research is needed regarding the link of difficulties engaging in sexual activities, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as regarding the association of dissociation and sexual preferences causing distress. Sexual symptoms require consideration in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder following childhood sexual abuse.

Keyphrases

mental health
network analysis
sleep quality
early life
depressive symptoms
young adults
childhood cancer
combination therapy
smoking cessation