Data for: PTSD prevalence and symptom severity in the year following sexual assault: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

Sexual assault is associated with higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than other traumas, and the course of PTSD may differ by trauma type. However, the course of PTSD after sexual assault has not been summarized. The aim of this meta-analysis was to identify the prevalence and severity of PTSD and changes to the rate of recovery in the 12 months following sexual assault. Authors searched four databases for prospective studies and sought relevant unpublished data. Eligible studies assessed PTSD in at least 10 survivors of sexual assault in at least two time points, starting within three months post-assault.

与其他创伤性事件相比，性侵犯与更高的创伤后应激障碍（posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD）患病率相关，且PTSD的病程可能因创伤类型而异。然而，目前尚无针对性侵犯后PTSD病程的系统总结。本项元分析旨在明确性侵犯发生后12个月内PTSD的患病率、严重程度，以及康复率的变化情况。研究人员检索了四个数据库以获取前瞻性研究，并搜集了相关的未发表数据。纳入分析的合格研究需满足：在性侵犯发生后三个月内启动随访，至少在两个时间点对至少10名性侵犯幸存者的PTSD状况进行评估。