Health Care Utilization and Unhealthy Behaviors Among Victims of Sexual Assault in Connecticut: Results from a Population-Based Sample

Kapur, Nitin; Windish, Donna M.

doi:10.1007/s11606-010-1614-4

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“…However, previous research documents that the majority of SV acts are not reported to law enforcement or shared with social workers or other service providers (Hanson et al, 2003). Even given its association with numerous health issues, SV victimization has also been associated with decreased likelihood to seek routine medical checkups (Kapur & Windish, 2012;Watson-Johnson et al, 2012). SV victimization can also have an impact on other behaviors, relationships, and day-to-day living, including workrelated behaviors.…”

Section: Service Utilization and Health-related Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chronic Diseases, Health Conditions, and Other Impacts Associated With Rape Victimization of U.S. Women

Basile

Smith

Chen

et al. 2020

J Interpers Violence

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Sexual violence (SV) is an urgent public health issue that is common and has lifelong effects on health. Previous scholarship has documented the association of SV victimization with numerous health conditions and impacts, but much of this past work has focused on negative health outcomes associated with child sexual abuse using non-nationally representative samples. This article used a nationally representative female sample to examine health conditions associated with any lifetime experience of rape. We also examined injury and health outcomes (e.g., fear, injury) resulting from any violence by a perpetrator of rape. About two in five rape victims (39.1%) reported injury (e.g., bruises, vaginal tears), and 12.3% reported a sexually transmitted disease as a result of the rape victimization. Approximately 71.3% of rape victims (an estimated 16.4 million women) experienced some form of impact as a result of violence by a rape perpetrator. Among U.S. women, the adjusted odds of experiencing asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, frequent headaches, chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, activity limitations, poor physical or mental health, and use of special equipment (e.g., wheelchair) were significantly higher for lifetime rape victims compared with non-victims. This article fills gaps in our understanding of health impacts associated with rape of women and is the only nationally representative source of this information to our knowledge. Primary prevention efforts in youth that seek to prevent the first occurrence of rape and other forms of SV may be most effective for reducing the long-term health effects of this violence.

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Section: Service Utilization and Health-related Behaviorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chronic Diseases, Health Conditions, and Other Impacts Associated With Rape Victimization of U.S. Women

Basile

Smith

Chen

et al. 2020

J Interpers Violence

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“…GBV can have a lasting impact on women physically, emotionally, and spiritually, often leading to high utilization of health care and other services (Bonomi, Anderson, Rivara, & Thompson, 2009; Kapur & Windish, 2011). Because of survivors’ frequent contact with services in a variety of helping professions, it is becoming increasingly important that clinicians understand and support survivor healing experiences and goals to enable them to engage in their care in a meaningful way.…”

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confidence: 99%

Trauma Recovery Is Cultural: Understanding Shared and Different Healing Themes in Irish and American Survivors of Gender-based Violence

Šinko

Burns

O'Halloran

et al. 2019

J Interpers Violence

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Little research has focused on the trauma healing processes of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) worldwide. Even less research has utilized cross-cultural comparison to understand shared or culturally-distinct healing goals, creating a gap in understanding how to provide adequate, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed care to survivors. The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally compare shared healing influences and themes of the trauma recovery process in samples of Irish and American female survivors of GBV. To gather healing data, an ethnographic narrative interview was used with 19 American and 12 Irish female survivors who self-identified as having experienced GBV. Thematic analysis was used to examine and compare desired healing outcomes, focusing on the definitions, influences, and meanings of healing experiences. Our analysis revealed shared healing objectives of reconnecting to the self, others, and the world. Within reconnecting with the self, shared themes included regaining control and feelings of competency. Within reconnecting to others, shared themes included building and maintaining relationships, living one’s life authentically, and feeling heard and understood. Within reconnecting to the world, shared themes included feelings of serenity, finding fulfillment, and having hope for a brighter future. Although these themes were shared, the way they manifested in each culture was often different. A vital component of the healing dynamic in the Irish sample was survivors’ mothering responsibilities and feelings of unconditional devotion to their children. Conversely, the American sample focused on personal growth and resolving feelings of weakness. This information reveals shared as well as cultural nuances of important healing objectives following GBV. The present study’s results can be used to create culturally sensitive and relevent healing spaces for survivors. These results can also inform intervention and messaging strategies aimed at promoting healing in these populations.

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“…These women often feel isolated, traumatised and unable to access healthcare 1. Founded in August 2015, the MBB Clinic is a unique cervical screening clinic designed for such women.…”

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The ‘My Body Back’ Clinic: a specialist cervical screening and sexually transmitted infection testing clinic for women who have been sexually abused

Zelin

Cadman

Amara³

et al. 2017

J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care

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Health Care Utilization and Unhealthy Behaviors Among Victims of Sexual Assault in Connecticut: Results from a Population-Based Sample

Cited by 12 publications

References 33 publications

Chronic Diseases, Health Conditions, and Other Impacts Associated With Rape Victimization of U.S. Women

Chronic Diseases, Health Conditions, and Other Impacts Associated With Rape Victimization of U.S. Women

Trauma Recovery Is Cultural: Understanding Shared and Different Healing Themes in Irish and American Survivors of Gender-based Violence

The ‘My Body Back’ Clinic: a specialist cervical screening and sexually transmitted infection testing clinic for women who have been sexually abused

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