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Sexual violence in adult women and adolescents
Giussy Barbara1,2, Laura Buggio3, Laila Micci3
1Service for Sexual and Domestic Violence, Gynecological Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy - giussy.barbara@unimi.it.
Abstract:
Sexual violence is a widespread phenomenon, as it has been estimated that about 35.6% of women have experienced some forms of sexual abuse, with variable prevalence estimates worldwide. Sexual violence has remarkable negative consequences on women's health and quality of life, with a specific harmful impact on women's psychological well-being and sexuality. In this narrative review, we provide an overview on the phenomenon of sexual violence against adult women and adolescents, discussing its associated multiple negative consequences with a specific focus on clinical and sexological aspects. "Women-centered care" and a multidisciplinary approach appear of pivotal importance when working with sexual violence survivors. Woman should be engaged in all the clinical activities as equal partners in the decision-making process, and should be supported by multiple and different professional figures (i.e. gynecologists, psychologists, sexologists, forensic medical doctors, lawyers) working within the framework of a cooperative integrated model.