Citation

Becker JV, Skinner LJ, Abel GG, Axelrod R, Cichon J. Women Health 1984; 9(4): 5-20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J013v09n04_02

PMID

6543068

Abstract

Attempts to downplay the sexual component of sexual assault may actually result in an injustice to sexual assault survivors as it may desensitize professionals working with sexual assault survivors to the possible development of sexual problems. Of 371 sexual assault survivors evaluated, more than 40% reported that they were experiencing sexual problems as a result of their assaults. In addition, these assault-related sexual problems can be chronic, enduring for many years. The need to screen for and provide treatment when necessary for such sexual problems is apparent.

Language: en