TY - JOUR PY - 2012// TI - Sexual harassment and abuse in sport: the role of the team doctor JO - British journal of sports medicine A1 - Marks, Saul A1 - Mountjoy, Margo A1 - Marcus, Madalyn SP - 905 EP - 908 VL - 46 IS - 13 N2 - Sexual harassment and abuse occur in all sports and at all levels with an increased risk at the elite level. The physical and psychological consequences of sexual harassment and abuse are significant for the athlete, their team and for the health and integrity of sport in general. The sports medicine health professional has an integral role to play in the prevention of sexual harassment and abuse in sport. This paper provides sport healthcare professionals with a practical guide on prevention strategies and advice on the recognition and management of suspected abuse.

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LA - en SN - 0306-3674 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090345 ID - ref1 ER -