Munchausen by proxy victims in adulthood: a first look.
Published Sep 1, 1995 · J. Libow
Child abuse & neglect
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Abstract
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayMunchausen by proxy abuse victims experience long-term psychological issues, including insecurity, reality-testing issues, avoidance of medical treatment, and posttraumatic stress symptoms, even decades later.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.