Abstract
Family violence, including child sexual abuse (CSA), is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is particularly difficult to assess family violence and CSA among South Asians because it is often hidden due to cultural and familial stigma. A web-based survey was administered to a convenience sample (n=368) of South Asian adults in the US. One-fourth (25.2%) of the sample reported CSA; 13.8% reported abuse involving exposure; 21.5% reported abuse involving touching; 4.5% reported attempted sexual intercourse; and 3.5% reported forced sexual intercourse. Adjusted odds ratios found that participants who reported any relationship violence were significantly more likely to have experienced CSA (OR 2.28; 95% CI 1.26-4.13); and suicide attempt was significantly associated with CSA (OR 3.96; 95% CI 1.27-12.3). The findings presented in this formative study will assist in guiding future studies and interventions for South Asians in the United States.
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