Citation

Munro-Kramer ML, Dulin AC, Gaither C. J. Am. Coll. Health 2017; 65(5): 297-305.

Affiliation

c Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems , University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy , 7-159 Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard St. SE, Minneapolis , MN 55455 Email: cgaither@umn.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2017.1312409

PMID

28358265

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Sexual assault is a pervasive crime on our college campuses and many survivors do not seek post-assault resources. This study will explore components of alternative interventions to consider in the development of campus-based interventions for sexual assault survivors. PARTICIPANTS: Three stakeholder groups including survivors (n = 8), healthcare providers (n = 6), and advocates (n = 19) were recruited from May 2014 - December 2014 from two university campus communities using flyers and purposive sampling.

METHODS: A qualitative study design utilized semi-structured interviews and semi-structured focus groups with survivors, healthcare providers, and advocates.

RESULTS: Five themes emerged to consider for future campus-based sexual assault interventions: (a) culture of caring, (b) one stop shop, (c) validation, (d) survivor control and agency, and (e) confidentiality.

CONCLUSIONS: Although accessible and effective options for post-assault care do currently exist, participants described alternative future interventions that were either (a) print materials or (b) technology-based.

Language: en

Keywords

interventions; post-assault care; rape; sexual assault