爱尔兰性侵犯治疗机构的男性患者就诊情况:对 381 个病例的分析以及与女性患者的比较

IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL
Daniel Kane , Kieran M. Kennedy , Karen Flood , Maeve Eogan
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摘要

背景性暴力是一种影响所有性别的犯罪。虽然人们经常关注女性幸存者,但必须承认男性也会遭受性暴力,并确保向所有幸存者提供对性别问题有敏感认识的服务。了解针对男性的性暴力的发生率及其相关因素是解决这一问题的关键第一步。我们的目标是解决与针对男性的性暴力有关的数据缺乏问题。方法对爱尔兰共和国 6 家性攻击治疗机构(SATU)在 6 年内的所有男性就诊者进行横断面研究,并在适当的情况下与相应的女性就诊者进行比较。结果在研究期间,共有 381 名男性就诊者,平均年龄为 28.5 岁,占所有 SATU 患者的 7%。在研究期间,男性就诊人数增加了 24%。39.1%的患者在袭击发生后 24 小时内就诊。61.9%的患者向警方报案。就业状况包括37.3%的受雇者、24.9%的失业者和26.2%的学生,其中86.7%为爱尔兰国民。大多数事件发生在工作日(53.3%)和夜间(56.7%)。转介案件主要来自警方(55.9%),62.3%的案件得到了心理支持。据报告,殴打事件发生前有酗酒(60.4%)和非法药物(20.5%)。18.6 %的人怀疑袭击是由毒品促成的。男性攻击者占 90.1%,其中 13.9%涉及多名攻击者。男性求助者在攻击者家中遭到攻击以及遭到不止一名攻击者攻击的可能性明显高于女性。据我们所知,这是迄今为止在国际文献中发表的关于接受性侵犯治疗服务的男性患者的最大系列病例。男性患者是一个独特的群体,他们越来越多地接受 SATU 服务。男性和女性患者所报告的性暴力经历存在显著差异。对这些因素的了解将有助于适当调整治疗方案、服务提供、预防和宣传策略,以帮助减轻性暴力对这一群体的影响并降低其发生率。
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Male patient attendances at Sexual Assault Treatment Units in Ireland: An analysis of 381 cases and a comparison with female patients

Background

Sexual violence is a crime that affects people of all genders. While focus is frequently on female survivors, it is crucial to acknowledge that males also experience sexual violence and to ensure that gender-sensitive services are available to all survivors. Understanding the prevalence of, and factors associated with, sexual violence against males is a critical first step in addressing this issue. We aim to address the lack of data in relation to sexual violence against males.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of all male attendances at 6 Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATU) in the Republic of Ireland over a 6-year period and, where applicable, comparison with corresponding female attendances.

Results

There were 381 male attendances with an average age of 28.5 years over the study period, representing 7 % of all SATU patients. There was a 24 % increase in male attendances during the study period. 39.1 % presented within 24 h of the assault. 61.9 % reported the crime to the police. Employment status included 37.3 % employed, 24.9 % unemployed, and 26.2 % students, with 86.7 % being Irish nationals. Most incidents occurred on weekdays (53.3 %) and at night (56.7 %). Referrals were primarily from police (55.9 %), and psychological support was provided in 62.3 % of cases. Alcohol (60.4 %) and illicit drugs (20.5 %) were reported before assaults. 18.6 % suspected drug-facilitated assaults. Male assailants constituted 90.1 %, with 13.9 % involving multiple assailants. Male attenders were significantly more likely than females to be assaulted in their assailant's home and to be assaulted by more than one assailant. They were significantly less likely than females to report the crime to the police or to have consumed alcohol.

Conclusion

To our knowledge, this is one of the largest case series of male patients attending a sexual assault treatment service to be published in the international literature. Male patients are a distinct group that are increasingly accessing SATU services. Significant differences exist between male and female patients’ reported experiences of sexual violence. Knowledge of these factors will support appropriate tailoring of treatment & service provision, prevention and awareness strategies to help modify the impact and reduce the incidence of sexual violence in this cohort.

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期刊介绍: The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.
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