Identifying and treating adult survivors of sexual assault.

Authors :: Wellman, Ashley
Source :: JAAPA: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins); May2014, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p51-52, 2p
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: About 18% of women and 3% of men report being a victim of sexual assault, but fewer than one-third of victims seek immediate medical attention or psychological counseling. Over time, victims may experience physical and emotional reactions and turn to primary care providers, who should be prepared to identify survivors of sexual assault and provide thoughtful referrals for long-term follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: COGNITIVE therapy
MEDICAL referrals
PHYSICIANS' assistants
POST-traumatic stress disorder
SEX crimes
VICTIM psychology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 15471896
Volume :: 27
Issue :: 5
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: JAAPA: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 95831091
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000446222.55059.92