Sexual violence against women: nurses’ practice

Sexual violence against women: psycho-juridical approach.

In December 1982, the Peruvian government declared emergency zones in the country, giving control to the armed forces who applied operational plans aimed at eliminating guerrilla violence. The report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission conlcudes there is evidence that sexual violence was a generalized practice quietly tolerated by the security forces, and in some cases, openly permitted ...

Sexual violence against women: a challenge.

Sexual abuse is a serious global public health issue with wide-ranging consequences for the physical, emotional and socioeconomic wellbeing of the survivor [1]. Worldwide, up to 35% of women are estimated to have suffered some form of physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, with 20% reporting childhood abuse [2]. In 2012, the United Nations called for a global concerted effort to imp...

Health consequences of sexual violence against women.

Sexual violence can lead to a multitude of health consequences, including physical, reproductive and psychological. Some may be fatal, whereas others, such as unhealthy behaviours, may occur indirectly as a result of the violence. In total, these result in a significant health burden and should be considered by service providers, government authorities and non-governmental agencies. For women w...

Sexual violence against women and children in Chinese societies.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the reported patterns of sexual violence against women and children in China. It reviews the prevalence of and risk factors for various types of sexual violence and discusses community knowledge and perceptions of these violent acts. It also critically examines three major problems of sexual violence research in China. First, the diversity of fi...

Sexual Violence against Women and Children in Chinese Societies