Publication: A Case of Restricted Disclosure Due to Anticipatory Stigma and Shame In An 11year Old Survivor of Sexual Assault
Date
2022
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Sexual violence a common form of GBV may often be hidden by survivors for reasons such as, shame, and anticipatory stigma. Myths, can make certain acts of sexual violence appear acceptable than peno-vaginal penetration. The effect of non or restricted disclosure is that clients may not receive complete care from the existing health systems. We report a case of restricted disclosure resulting from anticipatory stigma by a girl child who was sexually assaulted by a male neighbor.
Description
Onyinye Uchenna Anyanwu
Lecturer, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Consultant Paediatrician, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Consultant Paediatrician, National Obstetrics Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Henry Chukwuemeka Uro-Chukwu
Associate Professor, National Obstetrics Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Johnson Obuna
Professor, National Obstetrics Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Keywords
restricted disclosure, sexual assault, stigma