Table 1.
Percentage of Women Reporting Histories of Abuse Across Childhood.
| Onset of Abuse | Physical Abuse (%) | Emotional Abuse (%) | Sexual Abuse (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of women reporting histories of abuse (total) | 88 | 89 | 76 |
| Onset (among women who reported abuse) | |||
| “As long as I can remember” | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Early childhood | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| Childhood | 35 | 33 | 20 |
| Late childhood | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Early adolescence | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| Adolescence | 15 | 24 | 12 |
| Late adolescence | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Adulthood | 22 | 15 | 19 |
Early childhood = 0–5 years. Childhood = 6–10 years. Late childhood = 11–12 years. Early adolescence = 13–14 years. Adolescence = 15–16 years. Late adolescence = 17–18 years. Adulthood = 19 years or older.