The OR for Specific Symptoms During Adulthood Following Child Sexual Abuse
| Study | Study Characteristics | Symptom | Prevalence After CSA | Prevalence Without CSA | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergusson et al.10 | Case‐control study with covariates noted prospectively. At age 18,interviewed regarding CSA and symptoms. | Depression | 35.5% | 17.1% | 3.0 (1.4–6.1) |
| Anxiety | 32.0% | 14.5% | 3.0 (1.5–6.1) | ||
| Alcohol abuse | 39.2% | 17.9% | 3.2 (1.6–6.5) | ||
| Widom8 | Cohort study with CSA and control group identified in childhood. Interviewed regarding symptoms 20 years later. | Lifetime PTSD | 37.5% | 20.4% | 2.34 (1.5–3.7) |
| Dube et al.9 (ACE Study) | Case‐control study with CSA and other adverse childhood experiences identified retrospectively. | Lifetime suicide attempt | 9.1% | 2.4% | 3.4 (2.9–4.0) |