Predictors of Self-Reported Psychopathology in Children Abused Repeatedly by a Parent

41 children who had been abused repeatedly by a parent or parent figure were given the revised Diagnostic Interview for Children & Adolescents. 10 children reported suicidal ideation; 8 of these had been sexually abused, 6 also had conduct disorder & major depression. Loss was the only significant predictor of suicidal ideation. (22 refs.)