Ask the Researcher: Sexual Abuse and Reproductive Health for Women of Color

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Learn more about a six-year study from Black Women’s Blueprint linking reproductive and sexual violence.
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It’s important to look at the existing research and explore the correlation between opioids and sexual violence.
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How is the primary prevention of sexual violence linked to substance abuse, and how can we connect both of these public health issues?
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How we feel about ourselves and how we interact with others has a big impact on our sexual health.
Section 6: Victim-Centered Approaches
HIV-Affected Communities Individuals living with HIV who are sexually assaulted deserve the same culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and victim-centered care as all victims. SARTs have an important role in developing system responses that ensure victims living with HIV do not experience discrimination in the services and supports they receive. In 2013, approximately 1.2 million people aged...
Section 6: Victim-Centered Approaches
HIV-Affected Communities Individuals living with HIV who are sexually assaulted deserve the same culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and victim-centered care as all victims. SARTs have an important role in developing system responses that ensure victims living with HIV do not experience discrimination in the services and supports they receive. In 2013, approximately 1.2 million people aged...
Section 5: Sexual Assault Response
Sexual Assault and Post Exposure Prophylaxis: What SARTs Need to Know Individuals who are sexually assaulted may be concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, in particular HIV infection at the time of the assault. While the risk of acquiring HIV following a sexual assault is low and varies based on the circumstances of the event, health...
Section 5: Sexual Assault Response
Sexual Assault and Post Exposure Prophylaxis: What SARTs Need to Know Individuals who are sexually assaulted may be concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, in particular HIV infection at the time of the assault. While the risk of acquiring HIV following a sexual assault is low and varies based on the circumstances of the event, health...
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Long runs outside, walking the dog, yoga, singing, journaling or any number of self-care activities offer a much needed break from life’s stressors. Most people are in need of a little self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health as it’s a critical part of our overall wellbeing. Survivors, those who...
This research translation summarizes a national CDC survey from 2015 on sexual identity and health-related behaviors of high school students. The report found that students who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual face significant health disparities. Publish Date 2017
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