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Research Paper | Gynaecology | India | Volume 7 Issue 12, December 2018 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
Sexual Assault: Current Scenario at a Referral Center in Mumbai
Dr. Toral Dhokia | Dr. Reena Wani [2] | Dr. Rashmi Jalvee [2] | Dr. Sachin Paprikar [2]
Abstract: Sexual assault can present in many ways and reporting has increased in recent years. We are a tertiary care center where many cases are being referred. We evaluated presentation, trends and demographics of violence against women and children over a 3 year period. We found that 75 % survivors were young women (below 25 years), and only 20.7 % came in time for collection of forensic samples. Despite available facilities, only 61 % availed of on-site counselling. There is still much to be done to improve care of survivors.
Keywords: sexual assault, referral center, counselling
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 12, December 2018,
Pages: 1308 - 1310