RT Journal Article
T1 Exploring the connection between substance use and mental health in brazilian teens who have experienced sexual violence
A1 Scatena, Adriana
A1 Ferro, Lucas da Rosa
A1 Silva, Laura Soares da
A1 Rodríguez Fernández, José Eugenio
A1 Oliveira, Wanderlei Abadio de
A1 Andrade, André Luiz Monezi
K1 Adolescents
K1 Mental health
K1 Sexual violence
K1 Substance use
K1 Victimisation
AB A large study involving 129,953 adolescents (aged 13–17) examined the connection between sexual violence, substance use, andmental health. Victims of sexual violence (VSV; n = 20,492; 14.8%) and rape (RV; n = 8133; 6.5%) reported higher rates of parentalor caregiver alcohol and cigarette use. These adolescents were also more likely to engage in substance use themselves, especiallyalcohol and illicit drugs, often beginning before age 14. They also faced increased exposure to risky behaviours like drinkingwith classmates and using illegal drugs. Additionally, the VSV and RV groups reported significantly higher levels of sadness,anger, suicidal thoughts, and poorer overall health. This research, based on data from a large-scale survey conducted in Brazil,underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the complex challenges faced by adolescentswho have experienced sexual violence.
PB Wiley
YR 2025
FD 2025-10-19
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/43574
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/43574
LA eng
NO Scatena, A., da Rosa Ferro, L., Soares da Silva, L., Rodríguez-Fernández, J.E., Abadio de Oliveira, W., & Monezi Andrade, A. L. (2025). Exploring the connection between substance use and mental health in brazilian teens who have experienced sexual violence. International Journal of Psychology, 60: c70133. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.70133
NO National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq; grants 303163/2020-8 and 304982/2023-7) and bythe Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas).
DS Minerva
RD 23 abr 2026