Trastorno de estrés postraumático por abuso sexual en la infancia y sus posibles consecuencias

Abstract

The purpose of the present essay is to search for articles on post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD due to sexual abuse in childhood. The methodology used is descriptive in nature based on the compilation of bibliographic information from scientific articles, theses and books. The main objective is to research about childhood sexual abuse PTSD and its possible consequences. For the development, the case of María was taken into account, a woman with a history of having suffered sexual abuse in childhood and who currently cannot have sexual relations with her husband due to the basic response that is in relation to PTSD called avoidance by repetition of the experience whose purpose is to avoid activities that recall the traumatic event. According to the information obtained, PTSD develops when a person goes through an event that threatens integrity and life, before this child sexual abuse ASI is considered one of those that most affects the victims, generating psychological and emotional consequences short, medium and long term. According to data collected, 1 in 10 women who suffered from ASI developed PTSD and that in addition to the physical, psychological and emotional consequences, they present problems in sexual function. Psychological intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as it is one of the most effective to treat this disorder, providing the patient with strategies and skills that allow them to cope with and overcome the trauma.