Tag: Sex: Abuse / Rape
Poll: Many Parents Not Talking to Children About Inappropriate Touching
One in four parents of school-age children say they have not yet begun talking about inappropriate touching
2010 to 2016 Saw Increase in Teens Admitted to ED for Abuse
Numbers increased from 6.93 to 11.97 admissions per 100,000 children younger than 18 years
History of Partner Violence Tied to Menopause Symptoms
History of sexual assault and current PTSD also associated with higher risk for menopause symptoms
Sexual Harassment, Assault Tied to Women’s Health Issues
Sexual harassment linked to higher BP, poorer sleep; assault linked to poorer mental health, sleep
Sexual, Physical Abuse Up Odds of Injury for Female Athletes
Lifetime sexual and physical abuse linked to increased likelihood of sports injury among women
Many Sexual Assault Victims Don’t Complete Evidence Kits
Even fewer sexual assault victims seen in emergency departments release evidence to police
Preventing Child Maltreatment Not Yet Feasible in Primary Care
USPSTF says evidence inadequate for primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment
Teen Sexting Linked to Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Abuse
Correlations seen for sexting with intimate partner violence perpetration for boys, victimization for girls
Urogenital Health Issues Seen in Girls Years After Sexual Abuse
Girls, but not boys, sexually abused in childhood experience health issues up to 12 years later
Recommendations Developed for Addressing Child Trafficking
Guidelines provided for prevention of trafficking, identifying victims, intervening appropriately
