Current medical support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: A nationwide survey among obstetricians and gynecologists in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

In 2018, one-stop support centers for victims of sexual crime and violence were established across Japan. Despite this initiative, recent findings suggest inadequate medical response methods for victims of sexual violence. This study conducted a nationwide survey to assess the current state of medical support available to such victims.

Methods

A survey was conducted via e-mail on 16,500 obstetricians and gynecologists from December 10, 2022, to January 20, 2023. A total of 1387 responses were received (response rate: 8.4%), and 1158 valid responses (valid response rate: 7.0%) were analyzed.

Results

Among the respondents, 76.5% reported examining patients suspected of being victims of domestic or sexual violence, with 90.5% recognizing the definition of sexual viol

SUBMITTER: Kono Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926414 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature