Observational studyWomen's health (London, England)
Identifying domestic violence and sexual assault presentations at a regional Australian hospital emergency department: Comparative analysis of domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
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- An Exploration of Emergency Healthcare Provision When Intimate Partner Abuse Is Identified.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Review
- Sexual Violence and Assault in Rural Australia: A Scoping Review of Regional, Rural, and Remote Contexts.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2026Article
- Domestic and sexual violence in Australia: Current evidence and the potential role of forensic science.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2026Review
- Invisible Wounds: A Systematic Review of Domestic Violence Against Women.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Exploring Emergency Healthcare for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence With Comorbid Psychological Distress.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Article
- Service Providers' Perspectives on Delivering Support for Domestic Violence Victims in Rural New South Wales.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo map the main characteristics of and differences between domestic violence and sexual assault cases presenting to a hospital emergency department in Australia.
methodsThis retrospective observational cross-sectional study presents a snapshot of domestic violence and sexual assault cases presenting to the emergency department of a regional tertiary Australian hospital between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018. Data were extracted from the health district electronic information system for all eligible females. All data were checked for completeness and discrepancies by researchers before analysis.
results42/105 (40%) sexual assault cases and 27/56 (48%) domestic violence cases reported mental health issues. More than half of the sexual assault and domestic violence cases had recurrent presentations to emergency department (51%; 54/105% and 52%; 29/56, respectively); most injuries were classed as severe. 92/105; 88% of sexual assault and 41/56; 73% of domestic violence victims were referred to related services.
conclusionClinical health staff, particularly those working in emergency department, can play crucial roles in identifying cases of domestic violence and sexual assault. Domestic violence training for clinicians and routine domestic violence screening in hospital emergency department is recommended to enhance early intervention.
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