Health promoting behaviors in women with and without sexual assault histories

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In the last two decades, the emotional, psychological and social impact of sexual assault has been well documented, yet the potential physical health repercussions of sexual assault have only begun to be studied. It has been observed that a variety of psychosocial stressors may influence health perception and subsequent health care utilization among those with sexual assault histories, and that the experience of sexual assault may have particular implications for both immediate and long-term health. The purpose of the present study was to apply structural equation modeling techniques to a series of hypothesized models of sexual assault experience and health promotion behaviors. These models were derived from the relevant literature, and focused specifically on the role of sexual assault status (e.g., history of child or adult sexual victimization), cognitive appraisal (e.g., health locus of control, meaning in life), and coping (e.g., coping style) in predicting health promoting behavi

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