Citation

Stewart FH, Trussell J. Am. J. Prev. Med. 2000; 19(4): 228-229.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Pregnancy following rape is a continuing and significant public health issue. We estimate that the 333,000 sexual assaults and rapes reported in 1998, along with many more unreported, were responsible for 25,000 pregnancies. Potentially, as many as 22,000 such pregnancies could be prevented if all women who were raped received prompt medical services, and if not already protected against pregnancy, were provided with emergency contraceptive treatment. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by Elsevier Science)

Rape Effects
Rape Victim
Sexual Assault Effects
Sexual Assault Victim
Pregnancy Prevention
Public Health Approach
Pregnancy from Sexual Assault
Adult Female
Adult Victim
Female Victim
Violence Against Women
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