Trial reportPloS one2019
The epidemiology of rape and sexual violence in the platinum mining district of Rustenburg, South Africa: Prevalence, and factors associated with sexual violence.
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- Sexual violence among young women in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, reporting and care-seeking behaviours.African health sciences · 2023Article
- Vulnerabilities to illnesses in women living on the border of the Guiana Shield mines.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2023Article
- Development and psychometric evaluation of the need assessment tool for women survivors of rape: Protocol for a mixed methods study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
- "The Ugliness of It Seeps into Me": Experiences of Vicarious Trauma among Female Psychologists Treating Survivors of Sexual Assault.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Characteristics of Sexual Violence Against Adolescent Girls: A 10 Years' Retrospective Study of 731 Sexually Abused Adolescents.International journal of women's health · 2022Article
- Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among female rape survivors: an exploratory study.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2022Article
- Prospective Association of Circulating Adipokines with Cardiometabolic Risk Profile Among Women: The Rape Impact Cohort Evaluation Study.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- Circumstances and Consequences of Violence-Related Injuries Presenting at Hospital. A Study at the Pediatric Emergency and Forensic Medicine Units of Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare service access for the victims of sexual assault.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2021Article
- Prevalence and correlates of sexual violence among adolescent girls and young women: findings from a cross-sectional study in a South African university.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Exploring primary care level provider interpretation and management of potential breast and cervical cancer signs and symptoms in South Africa.Ecancermedicalscience · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEstimates for the prevalence of rape and other forms of sexual violence (SV) vary in South Africa. This survey aimed to provide clarity by quantifying the prevalence of SV (forced sex or sexual acts) by 1) sexual partners, and 2) non-partners, and to describe factors associated with these outcomes among women (18-49 years) living in Rustenburg Municipality. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted a cluster-randomized household survey (November-December 2015). Women were asked about their experiences of SV, associated attitudes and behaviours, and access to services. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with partner and non-partner SV.
resultsOf eligible households, 83·1% (1700/2044) participated. Of 966 women invited, 836 participated (86·5%). Average age of participants was 31.6 years (95%CI: 30·9, 32·4) with 45% having completed at least secondary school, and 60% unemployed or looking for work. Lifetime prevalence of SV was 24.9% (95%CI: 21·7-28·5), reaching 9.0% (95% CI: 6·6-12·1) by age 15. Almost one third told no one of their SV experiences. Factors related to financial dependence were associated with SV by a partner. History of termination of pregnancy increased the likelihood of SV by a non-partner as an adult. Women who experienced SV in childhood or as an adult were more likely to experience SV from a different type of perpetrator than those who did not.
conclusionsWe found a high prevalence of SV, including during childhood, in this setting, with limited access to care. This and the high morbidity attributed to SV calls for increased service provision.
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