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Citation |
Krebs CP, Lindquist CH, Warner TD, Fisher BS, Martin SL. J. Am. Coll. Health 2009; 57(6): 639-649. |
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RTI International in Research, Triangle Park, NC. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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19433402 |
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Abstract |
Objective: Research has shown associations between college women's alcohol and/or drug consumption and the risk of sexual assault, but few studies have measured the various means by which sexual assault is achieved.Participants: The authors' Campus Sexual Assault Study obtained self-report data from a random sample of undergraduate women (N = 5,446).Methods: The authors collected data on sexual assault victimization by using a cross-sectional, Web-based survey, and they conducted analyses assessing the role of substance use. The authors also compared victimizations before and during college, and across years of study.Results: Findings indicate that almost 20% of undergraduate women experienced some type of completed sexual assault since entering college. Most sexual assaults occurred after women voluntarily consumed alcohol, whereas few occurred after women had been given a drug without their knowledge or consent.Conclusions: The authors discuss implications for campus sexual assault prevention programs, including the need for integrated substance use and sexual victimization prevention programming. Language: en |