Predictors of delayed disclosure of rape in female adolescents and young adults

摘要: Background : Delayed disclosure of rape has been associated with impaired mental health; it is, therefore, important to understand which factors are latency. The purpose this study was compare various demographics, post-rape characteristics, and psychological functioning early delayed disclosers (i.e., more than 1-week post-rape) among victims, determine predictors for disclosure. Methods Data were collected using a structured interview validated questionnaires in sample 323 help-seeking female adolescents young adults (12–25 years), who victimized by rape, but had no reported prior chronic child sexual abuse. Results In 59% the cases, occurred within 1 week. less likely use medical services report police disclosers. No significant differences found between time seek professional help. combination age category 12–17 years [odds ratio (OR) 2.05, confidence intervals (CI) 1.13–3.73], penetration (OR 2.36, CI 1.25–4.46), closeness assailant 2.64, 1.52–4.60) contributed significantly prediction Conclusion results point need targeted interventions that specifically encourage victims disclose early, thereby increasing options access health services. Keywords: Adolescents; adults; rape; assault; disclosure; latency posttraumatic stress disorder (Published: 11 May 2015) Citation: European Journal Psychotraumatology 2015, 6 25883 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v6.25883 Responsible Editor: Rita Rosner, KU Eichstaett-Ingolstadt, Germany.