Violence and Public and Personal Health: Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sex Trafficking
Publication Date
2019
Journal Title
FP Essent
Abstract
Written permission from the American Academy of Family Physicians is required for reproduction of this material in whole or in part in any form or medium. In the United States, approximately 1 in 5 women will experience a sexual assault in her lifetime. In most reported cases, men are identified as perpetrators regardless of the sex of the individual assaulted. There typically is some form of relationship between the survivor and the perpetrator-whether it be an acquaintance, friend, family member, or authority figure. As such, female patients should be asked routinely about a history of sexual assault, particularly if the patient reports relevant physical symptoms and/or substance abuse. Factors that could lead to children experiencing sexual assault (particularly via domestic minor sex trafficking) include a history of abuse, substance use, mental health issues, family dysfunction, and the involvement of Child Protective Services. Short-term goals of primary care include management of physical injuries and psychological needs, evaluation for pregnancy, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Long-term effects may include sexual dysfunction, mental disorders (eg, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder), and medical symptoms (eg, chronic headache, infections).
Volume Number
480
Pages
28 - 31
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Family Medicine
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