Contrasting mental health correlates of physical and sexual abuse-related shame.

Objective: This study represents an initial attempt to contrast behavioural and mental health correlates of shame as a result of physical abuse (PA) and sexual abuse (SA). Because they are distinctive forms of injury, it is possible that corollary shame from these injuries follows unique trajectories and ultimately results in different health challenges.

Method: Self-report data from a survey on the health of youth receiving protective services for reasons of PA and SA was used.