Review and epidemiological description of rape cases among female adolescents seen at secondary healthcare facility in Abak, south-south Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The rising incidence of rape pandemic among female adolescents is a worrisome phenomenon. This is made worse by the negative culture of underreporting of this devastating crime due to stigmatization of its victims resulting in under prosecution, especially in developing countries. OB...
Main Authors: | Iyanam VE, Udoh B, Akinbami OS |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2018-08-01
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Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/170 |
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