Latest research on sexual assault for physicians

There are approximately 293,000 victims of sexual assault each year, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.

Marking Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Healio Internal Medicine presents the latest research and information on sexual assault.

SAHM: Emergency contraception 'vital component' of comprehensive reproductive health care

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine has issued emergency contraception guidelines for health care providers in the latest issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. Read more.

Adolescent assault victims often do not receive STI testing, prophylaxis

Large disparities were seen among pediatric EDs for STI and pregnancy testing and prophylaxis in adolescent victims of sexual assault, according to recently published data. Read more.

Military sexual trauma among males higher than previously reported

Recent data utilizing a novel reporting technique indicate a rate of male military sexual trauma more than 15 times higher than the rate based on traditional reporting techniques. Read more.

Sexual violence risk higher for men and women with disabilities

Men and women with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to be victims of current and lifetime sexual violence, according to research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Read more.

One-third of adolescent males with a history of sexual assault attempt suicide

Recent analyses of Youth Risk Behavior Surveys indicated that one-third of adolescent males who experienced sexual assault attempted suicide. Read more.

Targeted programs may halt adolescent, partner sexual violence

Prevention programs within the community, at school and through parenting may be efficacious in deterring adolescent intimate partner violence and sexual violence, according to researchers. Read more.