Association Between Forced Sexual Initiation and Health Outcomes Among US Women.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The #MeToo movement has highlighted how frequently women experience sexual violence. However, to date, no recent studies have assessed the prevalence of forced sex during girls' and women's first sexual encounter or its health consequences.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of forced sexual initiation among US women and its association with subsequent reproductive, gynecologic, and general health outcomes.

Design, setting, and participants

A cross-sectional analysis of the 2011-2017 National Survey of Family Growth was conducted, including a population-based sample of 13 310 US women. The study was conducted from September 2011 to September 2017.

Exposures

Self-reported forced vs voluntary first sexual intercourse.

Main outcomes and measures

SUBMITTER: Hawks L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6749533 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature