• Primary care · Jun 2020

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    Sexual Assault in Adolescents.

    • Christine Banvard-Fox, Meredith Linger, Debra J Paulson, Lesley Cottrell, and Danielle M Davidov.
    • Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, 6040 University Town Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501, USA; Department of Adolescent Medicine, West Virginia University, 6040 University Town Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501, USA. Electronic address: cbanvard@hsc.wvu.edu.
    • Prim. Care. 2020 Jun 1; 47 (2): 331349331-349.

    AbstractChild sexual abuse is a severely underreported crime in the United States. The consequences of child sexual abuse extend beyond physical injury, including an increased likelihood to develop chronic physical and mental diseases/disorders, including substance abuse and suicide. Care involves trauma-informed screening, assessment, and documentation, education of, and access to sexually transmitted infection prophylaxis and emergency contraception, safety interventions, and access to community resources. Medical providers should know the response process their facility, community, and state practices for victims of sexual abuse. Acknowledging and responding to victims of sexual abuse as a multidisciplinary team will ensure comprehensive care for the patient.Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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