The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders Among African American Adolescents in the United States.

Background: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is one of the numerous adverse childhood experiences. CSA involves coercing a child to engage in sexual acts and is especially heinous as children are unable to consent or advocate for themselves. The formative years of a child are very crucial; therefore, the influence of sexual abuse could be irreversible.