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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Medical Sociology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Sexual victimization is linked to adverse physical health outcomes.
  • Increased health service utilization is a documented consequence of sexual assault.
  • Understanding the long-term healthcare needs of survivors is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between attending a rape victim support center and general practitioner (GP) contact frequency.
  • To quantify the impact of specialized support services on ongoing healthcare utilization patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A matched case-control study design was employed.
  • Data on general practitioner utilization over seven years were extracted from the Danish Civil Registration System.
  • Cases were individuals who attended a center for rape victims; controls were matched individuals.

Main Results:

  • Survivors who utilized the rape victim center demonstrated a sustained increase in healthcare use.
  • This elevated healthcare utilization persisted over the seven-year study period compared to the control group.
  • Findings indicate a significant and lasting impact of sexual victimization on primary care engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Attendance at a center for rape victims is associated with prolonged higher rates of general practitioner contact.
  • These findings underscore the significant and enduring physical health burdens experienced by survivors of sexual assault.
  • Specialized support services play a vital role in addressing the ongoing health needs of sexual assault survivors.