Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among female rape survivors: an exploratory study
Background: Rape is a common traumatic event which may result in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet few studies have investigated risk biomarkers in sexually traumatised individuals. Adiponectin is a novel cytokine within inflammatory and cardiometabolic pathways with evide...
Main Authors: | Eileen Vuong, Sian Megan Hemmings, Shibe Mhlongo, Esnat Chirwa, Carl Lombard, Nasheeta Peer, Naeemah Abrahams, Soraya Seedat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-12-01
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Series: | European Journal of Psychotraumatology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2022.2107820 |
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