Changes in physical violence and injury during sexual assaults over time among females 16–29 years
This study highlights a rise in severe physical violence in sexual assaults, involving non-fatal strangulation and an increased presence of genital injuries. Findings underscore the need for thorough medical follow-up and nationally representative research to inform prevention and understand associated violence dynamics.
Authors
- Anna Möller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4097-6169)
- Frida M. Larsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7080-5689)
- Anna Mia Ekström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3912-1171)
- Anna Nielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5189-6949)
- Mariano Salazar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6935-9781)
- Zangin Zeebari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2733-4441)
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Stockholm South General Hospital (SE)
- Jönköping University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70012
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.73