Methods The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020205182). We systematically
searched peer-reviewed journals and abstracts in the PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier) …

A patient's current or previous experience of trauma may have an impact on their health and
affect their ability to engage in health care. Every year, millions of patients who have …

This perspective paper presents a discussion around the issues of sexual violence (SV) in
rural and remote areas and the associated discourses of shame. The authors propose that …

Sexual assault is prevalent in the Unites States. Many areas of the country lack access to
sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), especially in rural areas. The US Health …

Background In 2019, over 459,000 persons in the United States survived sexual assault,
and 21%–26% sought medical treatment. Ideally, trained medical professionals who …

Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study between June–August 2021, surveying SA
advocates who were dispatched from rape crisis centers to support survivors during ED …

This study examines the sexual victimization of children and youth in rural and remote
communities to uncover the types of victimization youth experience, and the criminal justice …

Introduction Sexual assault nurse examiners are crucial care providers in cases of sexual
assault. However, it is not clear whether sexual assault nurse examiner availability differs …

The COVID-19 pandemic created many risks for sexual assault and intimate partner
violence, also termed the “shadow pandemic”. At the same time, it created challenges for …

Sexual Assault (SA) remains a prevalent offence in Canada, having widespread impact on
individuals across the country. Close to 4.7 million, or approximately 30%, of all Canadian …