Sexual assault and general body injuries: A detailed cross-sectional Australian study of 1163 women

201765 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Renate Zilkens · Curtin University

Debbie A. Smith

Maire C. Kelly

Syed Aqif Mukhtar · Curtin University

James B. Semmens · Curtin University

Maureen Phillips · Curtin University

Abstract

This study highlights the increased injury severity in women assaulted by intimate partners. The risk of moderate/severe injury for women with mental illness assaulted by their acquaintances was unexpected and requires further investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Gun Ownership and Violence Research Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies Intimate Partner and Family Violence

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Forensic Science International

Volume 279, pp. 112-120

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.08.001

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