Rape survivors in South Africa: analysis of the baseline socio-demographic and health characteristics of a rape cohort

• Main Authors: Naeemah Abrahams (Author), Shibe Mhlongo (Author), Esnat Chirwa (Author), Carl Lombard (Author), Kristin Dunkle (Author), Soraya Seedat (Author), Andre Pascal Kengne (Author), Bronwyn Myers (Author), Nasheeta Peer (Author), Claudia M. García-Moreno (Author), Rachel Jewkes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Little is known about women who have experienced a recent rape, and how they differ from women without this exposure. Identifying factors linked to rape is important for preventing rape and developing effective responses in countries like South Africa with high levels of sexual violence....