Constructive Support to Victims of Sexual Violence to Prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Sexual violence is a world-wide distinct burden because it affects every nation despite age and sex. It leaves behind different physical and mental outcomes to the affected victims, therefore the need for tremendous support to recover. The goal of the European Union is to eradicate violence against women, and this has been done by signing the Istanbul convention. Finland was named among the European Union countries that have been reluctant to the sexual violence law. \n \nThis study’s objective is to obtain evidence on support given to sexual violence victims and recom-mendations on how it can be improved. The research questions used in this study include: (i) What are the clinical and practical procedures to be followed while supporting sexual violence victims? (ii) How effective are the clinical and practical procedures used to support victims of sexual vio-lence? And what are the existing evidence-based recommendations for effective support to sexual violence victims? \n \nThe method used in this study was integrative literature review. Five databases were searched EB-SCO (CINAHL), PUBMED, PROQUEST CENTRAL, SAGE and SCIENCE DIRECT (ELSEVIER). Data search took place in November 2019 and 10 diverse studies were selected for this study. Quality appraisal for this study was performed using 3 different appraisal tools that were critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP), mixed-method appraisal tool (MMAT), and strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE). Data collected from the studies was extracted, examined, and categorized by themes. \n \nTen diverse studies fulfilled the studies inclusion criteria. Five different themes in the findings from the studies, which included Consequences of sexual violence, current support for sexual violence victims, effectiveness of the clinical and practical procedures used to support victims of the sexual violence, barriers to constructive support, and recommendations of effective support to survivors. In a nutshell, all survivors of sexual violence needed were empathy, family support, and acceptance to go through the long road to recovery. \n \nKeywords: Sexual violence, Support strategies, sexual violence survivors, Post-traumatic stress disorder
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Diana Evanis Koskinen
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3035501071