Figure 2.

Prevalence of high depressive symptoms, self-harm, and attempted suicide at age 14 years and 17 years in adolescents who experienced sexual violence compared with those who did not

Prevalence data from propensity score matched groups. The group who reported experiences of sexual violence at age 17 years were 1:1 matched to identify a control group who did not report such experiences but were similar on a range of other characteristics; error bars show 95% CI. Sexual violence was any sexual assault or unwelcomed sexual approach in the 12 months before age 17 years. Depressive symptoms at age 14 years were assessed using the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire and psychological distress at age 17 years was assessed using Kessler Psychological Distress K6 scale. At age 14 years, high depressive symptoms were assessed for prevalence in the past 2 weeks and self-harm was assessed for prevalence in the past 12 months. At age 17 years, high psychological distress was assessed for prevalence in the past 30 days, self-harm was assessed for prevalence in the past 12 months, and attempted suicide was assessed for lifetime prevalence.