Health
Survey: 1 in 4 women attacked by intimate partner
(AP) -- It's a startling number: 1 in 4 women surveyed by the government say they were violently attacked by their husbands or boyfriends.
Dec 14, 2011
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News tagged with rape
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US redefines rape to count more people as victims
(AP) -- The Obama administration says it is expanding the FBI's more than eight-decade-old definition of rape to reflect a better understanding of the crime and to broaden protections.
Jan 8, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder in women linked to history of rape, child abuse
A Florida State University clinical psychologist has identified factors that could cause some women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to have chronic, persistent symptoms while others recover naturally over time.
Nov 29, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Many rape victims experience involuntary paralysis that prevents them from resisting
Active resistance is often considered to be the "normal" reaction during rape, but a new study found that most victims may experience a state of involuntary paralysis, called tonic immobility, during rape. Tonic immobility ...
Jun 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Emotional rape victims seen as more believable
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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Health
What predicts teen partner rape?
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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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Follow the leader' mentality a hallmark of gang rape
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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Storytelling and public health: The power of emotion in science
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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Using feminist theory to understand male rape
Decades of feminist research have framed rape and sexual assault as a 'women's issue', leaving little room for the experiences of male victims. But a new study published in the Journal of Gender Studies suggests that feminist ...
Oct 20, 2014
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Mexican girl, 9, gives birth, authorities seek father
A nine-year-old Mexican girl has given birth and authorities are looking for the presumed father, who is 17, officials said Wednesday.
Feb 6, 2013
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