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

open access: yesReproductive 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   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Increased Risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Following a Sexual Assault: Implications for Individuals Who Identify as a Sexual Minority

open access: yesTrauma Care, 2023
Decades of research have enhanced our understanding of the psychological impact of sexual victimization, including risk factors through which post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests.
Jodie Murphy-Oikonen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual Assault Victims’ Experiences of Notification after a CODIS Hit [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This project was supported by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, and the United States Department of Justice (Award No. 2011-DNBX-0002).
Sulley, Caitlin   +2 more
core   +1 more source

The impact of attachment style on posttraumatic stress symptoms and treatment response in survivors of sexual assault

open access: yesEuropean 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   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distinguishing Types of Sexual Assault Among Young People: A Latent Class Analysis Approach

open access: yesYoung, 2023
Scientific evidence on the incident-specific characteristics of sexual assault during youth is limited. Using latent class analysis, this article contributes to this research agenda by (1) developing a typology of sexual assaults by both peers and adults
Lars Roar Frøyland   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

To what extent does sexual assault affect mental health?

open access: yesMedicine 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   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

How to Notify Victims about Sexual Assault Kit Evidence: Insight and Recommendations from Victims and Professionals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This project was supported by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, and the United States Department of Justice (Award No. 2011-DNBX-0002).
Vohra-Gupta, Shetal   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Resources for Texas Sexual Assault Survivors: Inventory and Survey Findings on Services, Gaps, and Accessibility [PDF]

open access: yes, 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.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Sexual Assault on College Campuses: Substance Use, Victim Status Awareness, and Barriers to Reporting

open access: yesBuilding 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   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Coding of Sexual Assault by Emergency Physicians: A Nationally Representative Study

open access: yesWestern 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   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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