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Shearer SL, Peters CP, Quaytman MS, Ogden RL

Frequency and correlates of childhood sexual and physical abuse histories in adult female borderline inpatients

Am J Psychiatry 147(2):214-216 (1990)

Comment in: Am J Psychiatry 147(10):1386-7 (1990)

Abstract

Suspected complex partial seizure disorder, eating disorders, and drug abuse disorders were overrepresented among the 40% (N = 16) of female borderline inpatients who reported a history of sexual abuse. Early family disruption, more frequent hospital admissions, and concomitant antisocial personality disorder were overrepresented among those who reported past physical abuse.