Immediate and Delayed Treatment Seeking Among Adult Sexual Assault Victims

Golden M. Millar · LANA E. STERMAC · Mary Addison

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Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies Intimate Partner and Family Violence Child Abuse and Trauma

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There is a growing body of literature which seeks to better understand the needs of sexual assault victims presenting for specialized treatment. This study explored aspects of immediate and delayed treatment seeking among 1118 women who presented for treatment to a specialized sexual assault care centre within a large urban hospital. Variables related to demographic and assault-specific characteristics were examined for association with immediate (within 12 hours) or delayed (after 12 hours) treatment seeking. Results indicate the severity of the attack prompted women to seek treatment earlier and that women who were assaulted by a known perpetrator were more likely to delay seeking assistance. Findings are conceptualized under the rubric of sociological and feminist frameworks with suggestions for additional research.

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