The healthcare needs of survivors of sexual assault

Sexual assault is a prevalent problem which will affect 1 in 4 women, 1 in 6 men, and an even higher proportion of transgender individuals in their lifetime. It is likely that most medical practitioners will encounter a patient reporting sexual assault during their career. Adopting a trauma-informed...

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Published in:Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine gynaecology and reproductive medicine, 2024-06, Vol.34 (6), p.153-159
Main Authors: McLeod, Natalie A., Porter, Charlotte
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contraception
rape
spiking
STI
trauma-informed
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Summary:Sexual assault is a prevalent problem which will affect 1 in 4 women, 1 in 6 men, and an even higher proportion of transgender individuals in their lifetime. It is likely that most medical practitioners will encounter a patient reporting sexual assault during their career. Adopting a trauma-informed approach and having a good understanding of the physical, psychological and sociological sequelae of sexual assault will improve outcomes for these patients. This includes knowing when to refer for psychological support, how to prescribe emergency contraception for the best outcome, and how to test for and treat sexually transmitted infections. Adopting a patient-centred approach is crucial to minimising the trauma experienced by these patients throughout their healthcare journey.
ISSN:1751-7214
1879-3622
DOI:10.1016/j.ogrm.2024.03.002