TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Recommendations for care and support of female rape victims
JO  - Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
A1  - Fryszer, Lina Ana
A1  - Büttner, Melanie
A1  - Etzold, Saskia
A1  - Muetzel, Elisabeth
A1  - Rall, Katharina
A1  - Schellong, Julia
A1  - David, Matthias
SP  - 384
EP  - 391
VL  - 82
IS  - 4
N2  - Introduction According to prevalence studies, at least 5% of all women in the Federal Republic of Germany experience rape during their lifetime. While the effects vary according to the individual, rape has serious consequences for the somatic, psychological, and psychosocial health of the victim. The medical care that is provided to presumed rape victims is of special importance, as this care can have a positive influence on the patient's ability to process their experience and engage in healing following such a traumatic event. Furthermore, doctors are the professionals whose help is most often sought in this context. Primary care following rape consists of three aspects: the forensic medical examination, medical care, and psychological care. In this position paper, each of these aspects are discussed in detail. Recommendations for follow-up care are also provided. <br><br>METHODS In a multi-tiered process, a selective literature review was performed and a consensus among representative experts from different areas of specialization was formulated. Goals The goal of this paper is to contribute to the further improvement and standardization of the medical care provided to women who are presumed rape victims.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0016-5751
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1687-9584
ID  - ref1
ER  -