TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Care-Seeking Behavior by Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Austin, Judy
A1  - Cano Vinas, Mereia
A1  - Meyers, Janet
A1  - Makanda, Babou
A1  - Gallagher, Meghan
A1  - Casey, Sara
SP  - 1054
EP  - 1055
VL  - 101
IS  - 6
N2  - In February 2008, trained female interviewers collected data on sexual violence and use of medical services following sexual assault from 607 women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Exposure to sexual violence during the DRC's civil war was reported by 17.8% of the women; 4.8% of the women reported exposure to sexual violence after the war. Few sexual assault survivors accessed timely medical care. Facility assessments showed that this care was rarely available. Clinical care for sexual assault survivors must be integrated into primary health care for DRC women. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print April 14, 2011: e1-e2. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2010.300045).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2010.300045
ID  - ref1
ER  -