Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract that is
typically polymicrobial with classic core involvement of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and/or …

RESPONDING TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY
ABUSED Page 1 RESPONDING TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE BEEN …

Pediatricians provide continuous medical care and anticipatory guidance for children who
have been reported to state child protection agencies, including tribal child protection …

Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is
underutilized in the southern United States. Rapid identification of individuals vulnerable to …

Background Over six million children each year are referred to child protective services for
child abuse (sexual, physical and emotional) and neglect (physical and emotional) …

Sexual violence is a significant public health problem with long-term health implications.
Previous investigations of male victimization have often relied on nongeneralizable samples …

Background Sexual violence is a serious public health concern worldwide. In Lesotho, one
in seven women and one in twenty men aged 18 years and older experienced sexual …

Objectives We estimate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) among patients
after sexual assault, assess the possible value of azithromycin prophylaxis, and identify risk …

Background Children who report sexual abuse are often first evaluated in a Pediatric
Emergency Room (ER). Objective This study aims to describe clinical characteristics and …

Introduction Young adults experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for sexual
assault. Receiving a post–sexual assault examination has important implications for HIV and …