Background Sexual assault is an elusive but widespread form of abuse for which a lot more remains... more Background Sexual assault is an elusive but widespread form of abuse for which a lot more remains unknown. It often leaves child victims physically traumatised with unpleasant memory that tends to affect psychosocial development. Objective To study the demographic features of individuals involved in sexual abuse and the pattern of presentation of cases seen at the General Hospital Minna over a 12 month period. Methods We did a retrospective study of case notes with diagnosis of sexual assault, sexual abuse or rape who presented in this Hospital from 1st January to 31st December 2008. Demographic features of victims and assailants were collected and analysed and results presented as means, percentages, contingency tables and charts. Results Out of 32 records identified, 90.1% were of victims aged <17 years (75% aged 6-15). All were of penile penetration of victims (vaginal in girls and anal in boys) by assailants. Out of 21 victims whose records had time documentation, 43% present...
Background Sexual assault is an elusive but widespread form of abuse for which a lot more remains... more Background Sexual assault is an elusive but widespread form of abuse for which a lot more remains unknown. It often leaves child victims physically traumatised with unpleasant memory that tends to affect psychosocial development. Objective To study the demographic features of individuals involved in sexual abuse and the pattern of presentation of cases seen at the General Hospital Minna over a 12 month period. Methods We did a retrospective study of case notes with diagnosis of sexual assault, sexual abuse or rape who presented in this Hospital from 1st January to 31st December 2008. Demographic features of victims and assailants were collected and analysed and results presented as means, percentages, contingency tables and charts. Results Out of 32 records identified, 90.1% were of victims aged <17 years (75% aged 6-15). All were of penile penetration of victims (vaginal in girls and anal in boys) by assailants. Out of 21 victims whose records had time documentation, 43% present...
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