Child sexual abuse in the context of Nursing: a concept analysis

Abstract

Objective: To conduct a conceptual analysis of child sexual abuse to identify possible attributes, antecedents, and consequences. Method: A concept analysis was conducted using a scoping review methodology. Searches were conducted in 6 databases, resulting in 17 articles after analysis. Results: Antecedents included children older than 8 years, female gender, the perpetrator often being a relative of the victim or even the biological father. Psychological changes, sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies were identified. The consequences observed were mainly psychological, including depression and suicidal behavior. Conclusions: Nine antecedents were grouped as factors contributing to vulnerability to abuse. In addition, 11 attributes correspond to characteristic signs indicating that a child is a victim of maltreatment. Finally, 12 consequences of child sexual violence were observed.