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Sexual Assault Injuries and Increased Risk of HIV Transmission

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Sexual assault and HIV are coexisting public health problems. Sexual assault may increase HIV transmission risk through diverse mechanisms, such as infliction of anal, oral, and genital injuries by penile, digital, or object penetration, extragenital trauma, concurrent sexually transmitted infections, condom use, and whether the perpetrator was circumcised.

Source: Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal

DOI: 10.1097/tme.0b013e3182439e1a

Author: Jessica E. Draughon

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health