Citation

White C. Obstet. Gynaecol. Reprod. Med. 2015; 25(10): 295-301.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ogrm.2015.07.003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sexual violence is pervasive in all societies. It can affect men, women and children. Every clinician will come into regular contact with sexual violence victims in one form or another. This review gives a brief overview of the considerations that should be given when dealing with an acute presentation as well as considering the other ways victims of sexual violence may present. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.

Language: en

Keywords

crime; human; suicide; Review; Sexual violence; screening; forensic identification; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; rape; Rape; sexual crime; psychotrauma; criminal law; child sexual abuse; medical documentation; hepatitis B; sexually transmitted disease; pregnancy test; gynecological examination; emergency contraception; child safety; antibiotic prophylaxis; femicide; sexual assault; Child sexual exploitation; copper intrauterine device; drug-facilitated sexual assault; female genital mutilation; Forensic examination; male sexual assault; post exposure prophylaxis; SARCS; sexual exploitation; virginity test