Sexual Violence Training for Medical Students: A Pilot
Title
Sexual Violence Training for Medical Students: A Pilot
Subject
Warwick Medical School
Description
The prevalence of sexual violence is extremely high, particularly among women and LGBTQ+ people. Over 1 in 4 adult women in the UK experience sexual violence in their lifetime. The health consequences of sexual violence are wide-ranging. Doctors will frequently
encounter survivors of sexual violence throughout their career. Despite this, few doctors receive specialist training on how to communicate with survivors of sexual violence, and research into survivors' experiences shows dissatisfaction with healthcare encounters.
encounter survivors of sexual violence throughout their career. Despite this, few doctors receive specialist training on how to communicate with survivors of sexual violence, and research into survivors' experiences shows dissatisfaction with healthcare encounters.
Creator
Alice Roberts
Date
2023
Files
Collection
Citation
Alice Roberts , “Sexual Violence Training for Medical Students: A Pilot,” URSS Showcase, accessed May 16, 2024, https://urss.warwick.ac.uk/items/show/352.