Abstract
Objective: Children and adolescents comprise a population that is vulnerable to sexual assault. 50% of all rape victims are under the age of 18.[ [1] Trotman G.E. Young-Anderson C. Deye K.P. Acute Sexual Assault in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2016 Dec; 29: 518-526 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (12) Google Scholar ] In most cases, the assailant is male and a relative or an acquaintance of the victim.[ [2] Crawford-Jakubiak J.E. Alderman E.M. Leventhal J.M. COMMITTEE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, COMMITTEE ON ADOLESCENCE. Care of the Adolescent After an Acute Sexual Assault. Pediatrics. 2017 Mar; 139 Crossref PubMed Scopus (46) Google Scholar ] Forensic interview, medical history, and physical examination are essential and should be coordinated with a multidisciplinary team.[ [3] Adams J.A. Kellogg N.D. Farst K.J. Harper N.S. Palusci V.J. Frasier L.D. et al. Updated Guidelines for the Medical Assessment and Care of Children Who May Have Been Sexually Abused. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2016 Apr; 29: 81-87 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (106) Google Scholar ] The purpose of this study is to assess how underage female patients, who have been sexually assaulted, are treated and suggest possible ways of improvement.
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