Sequelae of childhood sexual abuse and chronic headache pain in women

Authors

Kathy L. Theiss, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

7-2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Frederick A. Ernst

Second Advisor

Dr. Russell Eisenman

Third Advisor

Dr. Roy E. Cain

Abstract

For many years the association of headache with CSA has been postulated and results have been similar across studies indicating a robust connection. Chronic headache is one of the most common causes of visits to physicians and contributes to decreased quality of life for those who suffer with them. Although CSA is detrimental to both men and women, evidence supports that women are more likely to suffer from chronic somatic headache pain than men. Therefore, it is hypothesized that chronic headache is significantly more common among women with a history of childhood sexual abuse when compared to women who have not suffered CSA.

Comments

Copyright 2010 Kathy L. Theiss. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American