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1833 – Incest: a Traumatic Experience: a Case Report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

A. Belarbi
Affiliation:
External Consultations and Emergencies Services, Razi Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
H. Ben Ammar
Affiliation:
External Consultations and Emergencies Services, Razi University Psychiatric Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
O. Moula
Affiliation:
External Consultations and Emergencies Services, Razi University Psychiatric Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
A. Bouasker
Affiliation:
External Consultations and Emergencies Services, Razi University Psychiatric Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
R. Ghachem
Affiliation:
External Consultations and Emergencies Services, Razi University Psychiatric Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia

Abstract

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Introduction

Incest may be defined as sexual relations between close blood relatives. It is found in all walks of life and all cultures. Incest is a taboo in all populations. This “secret” lived in childhood raises questions about the future of such a psychological trauma. Father-daughter incest is the most common. It has psychological, social, medical, and legal ramifications. Recently, it was reported that being the victim of paternal incest during childhood might be a significant predictor of a borderline personality disorder and complex posttraumatic stress in adults. Tunisia is among the countries from which incest cases are rarely reported.

Objectives

Browse the impact of this early trauma on victims to become adult and difficulties the therapeutic approach.

Clinical case

We propose from a clinical case of a family, in which five girls were victims of father-daughter incest.

Conclusion

This would suggest that father-daughter incest is the most traumatic experiences which deserves attention and that we cannot afford to ignore. In-depth knowledge of the dynamics and effects of father-daughter incest suggest specific treatment strategies are indeed necessary.

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