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Rates of Reported Abuse in the Full Sample (N = 342)
| Type of Abuse/Neglect | % (N) of Total Sample | % (N) of Blacks | % (N) of Whites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional abuse | 21 (71) | 18 (20) | 22 (51) |
| Physical abusea | 17 (59) | 26 (30) | 13 (29) |
| Sexual abuse | 15 (51) | 17 (19) | 14 (32) |
| Any abuse | 34 (115) | 38 (43) | 32 (72) |
More blacks reported physical abuse than whites (χ2 = 9.72, p < .01).
