Acute response to rape‐ a PTSD variant
- 1 November 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
- Vol. 80 (s355) , 56-62
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1989.tb05254.x
Abstract
The relationship between the acute response to rape and the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was studied in 55 victims of rape and attempted rape during the first two weeks after the assault. The results show that in the majority of victims the response to rape within the first two weeks displays the symptoms of PTSD, although the criterion of duration is not fulfilled. Specific features of the response to rape, like shame, guilt and suicidal ideation are discused. The importance of early detection to enable the administration of adequate treatment is emphasized and suggestions for further research are offered.Keywords
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