The national sexual violence stigma study: An investigation of sexual violence stigma and health in a population-based sample of U.S. adults.

Emily Mellen; Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

doi:10.1037/tra0002170

April 6, 2026Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

The national sexual violence stigma study: An investigation of sexual violence stigma and health in a population-based sample of U.S. adults.

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Key Points

To investigate the relationship between sexual violence stigma and health outcomes in U.S. adults.
Utilized a population-based sample of U.S. adults.
Measured levels of sexual violence stigma and associated health outcomes.
Analyzed data to assess the impact of stigma on health outcomes.
Identified a range of adverse health outcomes linked to sexual violence stigma.
Highlighted the stigma as a critical treatment target for sexual violence survivors.

Implication

Population-based analysis reveals sexual violence stigma impacts health in U.S. adults, suggesting treatment focus is needed.

Abstract

SV stigma is associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes and may represent an important, but underaddressed, treatment target among SV survivors. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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The national sexual violence stigma study: An investigation of sexual violence stigma and health in a population-based sample of U.S. adults.

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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