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The little tissue that couldn’t – dispelling myths about the Hymen’s role in determining sexual history and assault

Reproductive Health, 2019
Conclusions about women’s and girls’ sexual history are made in some settings based on assumptions about the hymen, a small membranous tissue with no known biological function, which typically occupies a portion of the external vaginal opening in females.
Ranit Mishori, Hope Ferdowsian, Karen Naimer, Muriel Volpellier, Thomas McHale   +4 more
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To what extent does sexual assault affect mental health?

Medicine Science, 2021
This study aimed to examine the effects of the assault on mental health with the time since the event of sexual assault, the characteristics of the perpetrator and the victim, and psychiatric diagnoses. A retrospective examination was made of the records
Mucahit Oruc, Ahmet Sedat Dundar, Ismail Altin, Ozlem Ozel Ozcan, Osman Celbis   +4 more
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The impact of attachment style on posttraumatic stress symptoms and treatment response in survivors of sexual assault

European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Background: Sexual assault (SA) is associated with a high risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and delayed disclosure of SA may exacerbate psychological distress.
Hannah Katznelson, Sarah I. F. Daniel, Sofie Folke, Line Eiby Andersen   +3 more
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Sexual Assault on College Campuses: Substance Use, Victim Status Awareness, and Barriers to Reporting

Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, 2017
Background: Despite the high incidence of estimated sexual assault on college campuses, underreporting is substantial and perpetuated by a culture of rape myths that are pervasive across society in general and college campuses. Aim: The aim of this study
Jill Schwarz, Sandy Gibson, Carolynne Lewis-Arévalo   +2 more
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Coding of Sexual Assault by Emergency Physicians: A Nationally Representative Study

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020
Introduction: Sexual assault is a public health problem that affects many Americans and has multiple long-lasting effects on victims. Medical evaluation after sexual assault frequently occurs in the emergency department, and documentation of the visit ...
Vithya Murugan, Katherine J. Holzer, Michael G. Vaughn, Jason T. Carbone, Dylan B. Jackson, Cindy C. Bitter   +5 more
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Resources for Texas Sexual Assault Survivors: Inventory and Survey Findings on Services, Gaps, and Accessibility [PDF]

, 2020
Texas is a leader among states on the issue of sexual assault, and has promoted and funded the study of sexual violence as well as created the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) through the Office of the Texas Governor (OOG).
Susswein, M., Dragoon, S., Sookram, S, Sulley, C, Kellison, B., Kammer-Kerwick, M., Camp, V., Busch-Armendariz, N.   +7 more
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What I have changed my mind about and why: public health and technology perspectives in the field of trauma studies

European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2017
Background: This paper is based on a panel discussion at the 32nd annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies in Dallas, Texas, in November 2016.
Paula P. Schnurr, Richard Bryant, Lucy Berliner, Dean G. Kilpatrick, Albert Rizzo, Josef I. Ruzek   +5 more
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Victims of Sexual Abuse: How Does the Law Protect Her?

Unnes Law Journal, 2019
Campus sexual assault (CSA) has received unprecedented public attention lately. Sexual assault is one of the iceberg phenomena. Although men and women can be sexually assaulted, women are at greater risk.
Jeremya Chandra Sitorus
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Comparison Between Male and Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault in Relation to Age at Admission to Therapy, Age of Onset, and Age at Last Sexual Assault: Retrospective Observational Study

JMIRx Med, 2021
BackgroundSexual abuse and sexual assault are complex phenomena that involve many factors (or correlates) and have many health and financial implications for individuals, families, and society.
Ali M AL-Asadi
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The Use of Alcohol and Condoms During Sexual Assault

American Journal of Men's Health, 2008
Sexual assault remains an important public health issue due to the violence involved as well as the potential for health risks such as sexually transmitted infections. Alcohol has been associated with both violent and risky sexual behavior.
Kelly Cue Davis PhD, Trevor J. Schraufnagel BS, William H. George PhD, Jeanette Norris PhD   +3 more
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