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This research aims to investigate the prevalence and nature of incest experiences among adolescent girls admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

History of incest in girls admitted to a psychiatric hospital

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This research aims to investigate the prevalence and nature of incest experiences among adolescent girls admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
Examined 437 adolescent girls admitted for emotional issues.
Identified 61 girls who reported incestuous experiences.
Documented types of perpetrators including fathers, stepfathers, and others.
Mean age of first incest experience was 11.9 years.
Most perpetrators were fathers or stepfathers; other familial relations were noted.
Indicates significant underreporting of incest in national statistics.

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Reports of incest involvement in adolescent girls imply underreporting of emotional trauma from such experiences.

Husain et al. (1983) studied this question.

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