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Things to remember when dealing with a woman who has been raped
Things to remember when dealing with a woman who has been raped
• Rape is one of the most severe acts of violence that a woman can experience. It can affect her physical health, sexual health and mental health.
• Rape can lead to unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, and serious injuries. Depression, suicidal feelings and post-traumatic stress disorder are the common mental
health problems.
• The key issues for helping a rape victim are to ensure her physical health, document the rape carefully,
provide advice on preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and counsel her on the mental health effects of the experience.
• Encourage the woman to file a police complaint along with the medical documents. A rapist who gets away once is more likely to strike again.
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