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This study aims to explore the factors that influence children's decisions to disclose experiences of sexual abuse.

Children’s Disclosure of Sexual Abuse: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research Exploring Barriers and Facilitators

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Systematic review evaluates factors impacting children's decisions to disclose sexual abuse, highlighting implications for support strategies.

This study aims to explore the factors that influence children's decisions to disclose experiences of sexual abuse.
Conducted a systematic review focusing on qualitative studies
Identified seven relevant studies and performed quality appraisal
Used meta-ethnography to synthesize findings across studies
Identified six super-ordinate themes related to disclosure: fear of outcomes, reactions of others, emotional impact, opportunity to tell, self and others concerns, and feelings toward the abuser.
Highlights the necessity of support and structured opportunities as facilitators for disclosure.
Findings should inform agency practices to promote better disclosure support.

Morrison et al. (2018) studied this question.

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Systematic review evaluates factors impacting children's decisions to disclose sexual abuse, highlighting implications for support strategies.