Sexual violence resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rinky Agnes Botleroo, M.B.B.S.
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Overview
Sexual violence is a public health issue as well as violation of human rights. It has many forms,for example rape, sexual assault, sexual coercion, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation sexual battery. It occurs without the consent of the victim or when the victim refuses or is unable to give a consent due to age, intoxication, illnesss or any other reasons.It is a common problem that may be seen in primary care.It is important for physicians to identify if a person has suffered any type of sexual violence and take care of their safety.
Causes
Common Causes
- Aggressive nature, including hostility against women[1]
- Rape-supportive attitudes[2]
- Alcohol use
- Nonsexual delinquency
- Lack of parental monitoring
- Poor emotional bond between caregiver and child is also associated with sexually aggressive behavior[3]
- Peer pressure to engage in sexual activity
- Pornography use
- Substance abuse
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Do's
Don'ts
References
- ↑ Tharp AT, DeGue S, Valle LA, Brookmeyer KA, Massetti GM, Matjasko JL (April 2013). "A systematic qualitative review of risk and protective factors for sexual violence perpetration". Trauma Violence Abuse. 14 (2): 133–67. doi:10.1177/1524838012470031. PMID 23275472.
- ↑ Maxwell, Christopher D.; Robinson, Amanda L.; Post, Lori A. (2003). "The Nature and Predictors of Sexual Victimization and Offending Among Adolescents". Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 32 (6): 465–477. doi:10.1023/A:1025942503285. ISSN 0047-2891.
- ↑ Ybarra, Michele L.; Mitchell, Kimberly J.; Hamburger, Merle; Diener-West, Marie; Leaf, Philip J. (2011). "X-rated material and perpetration of sexually aggressive behavior among children and adolescents: is there a link?". Aggressive Behavior. 37 (1): 1–18. doi:10.1002/ab.20367. ISSN 0096-140X.