Experiencing a pregnancy from sexual violence is common in the United States, according to research conducted by investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in the American Journal of Preventive ...
Jan 30, 2024
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In the 14 states with abortion bans, there have been nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape during the time since those bans went into place, a new study estimates.
Jan 25, 2024
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More than 6,500 rapes and sexual assaults have been recorded in hospitals in England and Wales, over nearly four years, with only 4.1% of suspects known to have been charged.
Apr 19, 2023
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Women are able to recall details of sexual assault and rape with accuracy, even if they have drunk—or expected to drink—moderate amounts of alcohol.
Feb 1, 2023
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Rape and sexual trauma may have long-lasting consequences for physical health as well as mental health, University of Otago researchers have found.
Jul 10, 2020
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Nearly three-fourths of young adults experiencing homelessness who are raped do not seek post-sexual assault medical care, missing an opportunity to greatly reduce their risk of contracting HIV, according to a survey led ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Distressed rape complainants are perceived to be more credible than those who control their emotions, a University of Queensland study has found.
Sep 13, 2019
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Physically violent rapes by multiple perpetrators are most frequently carried out by groups in which a strong leader is able to influence the behavior of followers, new research shows.
Aug 16, 2019
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As a pediatrician and writer for such hit TV shows as China Beach, ER, and Law & Order: SVU, Dr. Neal Baer used creative storytelling to share important public health information with millions of people.
Apr 19, 2019
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If teen partner rape could be predicted, it could be better prevented. Social scientists from Michigan State University are helping close that gap by identifying risk factors linked to sexual violence in young women's first ...
Jan 3, 2019
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