School of Health Sciences, University of Akureyri, Nordurslod 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 14;18(4):1849. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041849.
This paper uses the method of theory synthesis, primarily from our own previous studies and psychoneuroimmunology research, with the aim of exploring and better understanding the consequences of sexual violence for women and their search for inner healing. The impact of the #MeToo movement is also examined. The main finding is that sexual violence causes persistent suffering for women and girls. In childhood and adolescence, the main consequences include a feeling of unbearable secrecy, threat and humiliation; disconnection of body and soul; great fear and constant insecurity; damaged self-image, self-accusation and guilt; experiencing being compelled to take full responsibility for the crime; as well as various physical and mental health problems, e.g., suicidal thoughts. In adulthood, the consequences are also multifaceted and varied, including vaginal problems, recurrent urinary tract infections, widespread and chronic pain, sleeping problems, chronic back problems, and fibromyalgia, eating disorders, social anxiety, severe depression, and chronic fatigue. In conclusion, sexual violence has these extremely negative and long-term consequences because of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and soul. The seriousness of the consequences makes a trauma-informed approach to services essential to support the healing and improved health and well-being of survivors.
本文采用理论综合的方法，主要基于我们自己之前的研究和心理神经免疫学研究，旨在探索和更好地理解性暴力对女性及其寻求内在疗愈的后果。还研究了#MeToo 运动的影响。主要发现是，性暴力给女性和女孩带来持续的痛苦。在儿童和青少年时期，主要后果包括无法承受的秘密感、威胁和羞辱感；身心脱节；极度恐惧和持续的不安全感；自我形象受损、自责和内疚感；被迫对犯罪承担全部责任；以及各种身心健康问题，例如自杀念头。成年后，后果也是多方面的，包括阴道问题、反复尿路感染、广泛和慢性疼痛、睡眠问题、慢性背部问题和纤维肌痛、饮食失调、社交焦虑、严重抑郁和慢性疲劳。总之，由于身心灵魂的相互联系，性暴力会产生这些极其负面和长期的后果。后果的严重性使得对服务进行创伤知情方法至关重要，以支持幸存者的疗愈以及改善健康和幸福感。
