MEDICAL AND SOCIAL FEATURES OF THE SEXUAL ABUSES IN SIBIU COUNTY
Abstract:
Monitoring the incidence, epidemiological characteristics and medical and social
consequences of sexual assault is a priority of the Public Health at global and national level.. Our
research goal is to identify certain epidemiological characteristics of sexual assault in Sibiu County
which allow the formulation of specific intervention strategies in order to reduce the frequency, the
medical and social consequences thereof. The study was performed through a longitudinal retrospective
survey upon a number of 180 sexual assault cases that have addressed to the Forensic Dept of Sibiu
County during 2006-2010. The study results show a slight tendency to decrease the frequency of sexual
assaults for the last year of study only. There is a small difference in the area of residence environment
of the victim. (53% rural area, 47% urban area). Most sexual assault victims are female (94%).
Homosexual rape was identified in 6% of cases. Over 60% of victims are minors. More than half of the
cases (63%) had injuries that required medical attention. Sexual assaults occur more frequently in the
summer and are twice as rare in spring. Sexual assaults are more common in early days of the week
(Thursday, approx. 20% ) and are very rare on Fridays (about 9%).
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