Study protocol for a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of rape on women's health and their use of health services in South Africa

Study protocol for a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of rape on women's health and their use of health services in South Africa

Introduction: South Africa is a country known for its high levels of HIV infection and sexual violence. Although the interface between gender-based violence, HIV and mental health has been described, there are substantial gaps in knowledge of the medium-term and long-term health impact. The 2010 Glo...

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Main Authors: Abrahams, N., Seedat, S., Lombard, C., Kengne, A.P., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Sewnath, A., Mhlongo, S., Ramjee, G., Peer, N., Garcia-Moreno, C., Jewkes, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP 2017
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Medicine, General & Internal
General & Internal Medicine
POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
RANDOMIZED-CONTROLLED-TRIAL
RURAL EASTERN-CAPE
RISK-FACTORS
SEXUAL ASSAULT
CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS
PROPHYLAXIS PEP
SOCIAL SUPPORT
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/85646

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