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ArticleChild abuse & neglect2022

Child sexual abuse survivors: Differential complex multimodal treatment outcomes for pre-COVID and COVID era cohorts.

Matthew Reeson, Wanda Polzin, Hannah Pazderka, Vincent Agyapong, Andrew J Greenshaw, Gary Hnatko, Yifeng Wei, Laurie Szymanski, Peter H Silverstone

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Article in Child abuse & neglect, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Matthew ReesonDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Wanda PolzinLittle Warriors Be Brave Ranch, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada(1).
Hannah PazderkaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Vincent AgyapongDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Andrew J GreenshawDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Gary HnatkoCASA Child Treatment Center, 10645 63 Ave NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Yifeng WeiDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Laurie SzymanskiLittle Warriors Be Brave Ranch, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada(1).
Peter H SilverstoneDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, 1E1 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center (WMC), 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada. Electronic address: peter.silverstone@ualberta.ca.
University of Alberta Hospital · CAChild, Adolescent and Family Mental Health · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChild sexual abuse (CSA) is a form of early-life trauma that affects youth worldwide. In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to investigate the potential impact of added stress on already vulnerable populations.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal treatment program on mental health outcomes for youth CSA survivors aged 8-17. Secondary to this, we explored the potential impact of the COVID-19 on treatment outcomes. PARTICIPANTS AND

settingParticipants of this study were children and youth aged 8-17 who were engaged in a complex multimodal treatment program specifically designed for youth CSA survivors.

methodsParticipants were asked to complete self-report surveys at baseline and at the end of two subsequent treatment rounds. Surveys consisted of measures pertaining to: (1) PTSD, (2) depression, (3) anxiety, (4) quality of life, and (5) self-esteem.

resultsMedian scores improved for all groups at all timepoints for all five domains. For the pre-Covid participants, the largest improvements in the child program were reported in depression (36.6 %, p = 0.05); in the adolescent program anxiety showed the largest improvement (-35.7 %, p = 0.006). Improvements were generally maintained or increased at the end of round two. In almost every domain, the improvements of the pre-COVID group were greater than those of the COVID-I group.

conclusionsA complex multimodal treatment program specifically designed for youth CSA survivors has the capacity to improve a number of relevant determinants of mental health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic may have retraumatized participants, resulting in treatment resistance.

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Adult Survivors of Child AbuseChild Abuse, SexualCOVID-19AdolescentChildCombined Modality TherapyHumansPandemicsQuality of LifeChildrenComplexCOVID-19MultimodalSexual abuseTreatment

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PMID36332320
PMCPMC9624116
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