Sexual violence is a widespread phenomenon, as it has been estimated that about 35.6% of women have experienced some forms of sexual abuse, with variable prevalence estimates worldwide. Sexual violence has remarkable negative consequences on women's health and quality of life, with a specific harmful impact on women's psychological well-being and sexuality. In this narrative review, we provide an overview on the phenomenon of sexual violence against adult women and adolescents, discussing its associated multiple negative consequences with a specific focus on clinical and sexological aspects. ''Women centered care'' and a multidisciplinary approach appear of pivotal importance when working with sexual violence survivors. Woman should be engaged in all the clinical activities as equal partners in the decision-making process, and should be supported by multiple and different professional figures (i.e. gynecologists, psychologists, sexologists, forensic medical doctors, lawyers) working within the framework of a cooperative integrated model.
Sexual violence in adult women and adolescents: a narrative review / G. Barbara, L. Buggio, L. Micci, G. Spinelli, C. Paiocchi, D. Dridi, G.E. Cetera, F. Facchin, A. Donati, P. Vercellini, A. Kustermann. - In: MINERVA OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. - ISSN 2724-6450. - 74:3(2022 Jun), pp. 261-269. [10.23736/S2724-606X.22.05071-0]
Sexual violence in adult women and adolescents: a narrative review
G. Barbara
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;L. BuggioSecondo
;G. Spinelli;G.E. Cetera;A. Donati;P. VercelliniPenultimo
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2022
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Sexual violence is a widespread phenomenon, as it has been estimated that about 35.6% of women have experienced some forms of sexual abuse, with variable prevalence estimates worldwide. Sexual violence has remarkable negative consequences on women's health and quality of life, with a specific harmful impact on women's psychological well-being and sexuality. In this narrative review, we provide an overview on the phenomenon of sexual violence against adult women and adolescents, discussing its associated multiple negative consequences with a specific focus on clinical and sexological aspects. ''Women centered care'' and a multidisciplinary approach appear of pivotal importance when working with sexual violence survivors. Woman should be engaged in all the clinical activities as equal partners in the decision-making process, and should be supported by multiple and different professional figures (i.e. gynecologists, psychologists, sexologists, forensic medical doctors, lawyers) working within the framework of a cooperative integrated model.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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