A Case of Restricted Disclosure Due to Anticipatory Stigma and Shame In An 11year Old Survivor of Sexual Assault

Authors

  • 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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.46231

Keywords:

restricted disclosure, sexual assault, stigma

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.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Anyanwu, O. U., Uro-Chukwu, H. C., & Obuna, J. (2022). A Case of Restricted Disclosure Due to Anticipatory Stigma and Shame In An 11year Old Survivor of Sexual Assault. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 42(3), 64–66. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i3.46231

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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