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Eryn Nicole O'Neal1, Scott H Decker, Cassia Spohn

  • 1School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0685, USA. enoneal@asu.edu

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This study found low condom use prevalence during sexual assault, ranging from 11.7% to 15.6%. Factors like suspect age, weapon use, and alcohol influenced condom use in these assaults.

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  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Sexual assault is a serious crime with significant health implications.
  • Understanding condom use during sexual assault is crucial for public health interventions.
  • Prevalence and correlates of condom use in sexual assault are not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of condom use in sexual assault cases.
  • To identify factors associated with condom use during sexual assault.
  • To inform public health strategies for sexual assault victims.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 841 sexual assault complaints from three law enforcement agencies.
  • Descriptive statistics to determine condom use prevalence.
  • Logistic regression to identify correlates and motivations for condom use.

Main Results:

  • Condom use prevalence ranged from 11.7% to 15.6% across jurisdictions.
  • Younger suspects and those using weapons were more likely to use condoms.
  • Suspect alcohol use was negatively associated with condom use.

Conclusions:

  • Condom use during sexual assault is infrequent.
  • Specific contextual factors influence condom use in sexual assaults.
  • Public health efforts need to better address the needs of sexual assault survivors.