Sexual Violence
More than 1 in 10 children globally report experiencing sexual harassment, violence
More than one in 10 children worldwide reported experiencing sexual violence, according to a large meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Barriers to divorce during pregnancy, reproductive care pose risks for women
Significant barriers to divorce during pregnancy and reproductive health care led to serious health risks among pregnant or recently pregnant women in the U.S. between 2018 and 2021, according to results of a cross-sectional study.
Sexual trauma, depressive symptoms linked in men, nonbinary people
SAN FRANCISCO — Among men and nonbinary people, nonconsensual sexual experiences were associated with greater depressive symptoms, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.
Reducing sexual violence by policy, social factors may benefit teen mental health
Reducing sexual violence through policy and societal changes may benefit the mental health of adolescents and contribute to shrinking gender gaps in internalization of mental health issues, per a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Q&A: How to address reproductive coercion in practice
A new article published in The BMJ provides clinicians with guidance on identifying patients who are victims of reproductive coercion and how best to help them.
Sexual minority adolescents at higher risk for physical, sexual violence
Sexual minority adolescents were consistently more likely to report physical and/or sexual violence compared with heterosexuals, according to a national survey of nearly 30,000 adolescents.
Most Pap tests, pelvic exams potentially unnecessary in young women
Millions of women aged 15 to 20 years old in the United States may have received unnecessary Pap tests or bimanual pelvic exams in recent years, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Top 10 women’s health stories of 2019: Marijuana use during pregnancy, managing PCOS and more
Healio Primary Care looked back at 2019 and compiled a list of the most popular stories on women’s health, leading with CDC data that showed 16.2% of pregnant women reported using marijuana almost every day.
Grey’s Anatomy episode increased public awareness of sexual assault
An episode of the popular TV show Grey’s Anatomy helped to increase public awareness of sexual assault and a hotline for people seeking assistance, according to study findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Forced sexual initiation linked to adverse health outcomes in women
Women who were physically forced or coerced into their first sexual intercourse were at increased risk for adverse outcomes in reproductive, gynecologic and general health, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers said one in 16 women in the United States experience forced sexual initiation.