The role of community healthcare professionals in discussing sexual assault experiences during obstetrics and gynecological healthcare appointments

Abstract Background Nearly half of adult women in the US report experiencing sexual assault, with almost one-fifth reporting rape. For many sexual assault survivors, healthcare professionals are the first point of contact and disclosure. This study aimed to understand how healthcare professionals wo...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrea L. DeMaria, Stephanie Meier, Hannah King, Haley Sidorowicz, Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar, Laura M. Schwab-Reese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02401-4