Sexual assault history and use of health and mental health services.

摘要: A history of sexual assault may be associated with increased current use mental health and medical services because the psychologically physically disruptive consequences assault. To test this hypothesis, we estimated rates among 2560 randomly selected community residents, 343 whom had been sexually assaulted. Sexual was seeking both forms care. Controls for demographic variables, psychiatric diagnosis, status, insurance suggested that increases indirectly, through poor physical health. Uninsured, assaulted respondents were especially likely to consult providers. Respondents during childhood particularly seek Assault more common service users than nonusers, women using compared female nonpatients. The high prevalence underscores need providers recognize treat assault-related problems. Language: en