Sexually transmitted infections of sexual crime suspects

This study provides an examination of STI prevalence among suspects of rape, offering insights into transmission risks immediately following alleged incidents. The findings underscore the importance of routine STI screening in forensic examinations and highlight the potential for such data to inform public health interventions and forensic practices.

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Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Published
2026-01-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2026.103081
Primary Topic
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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Sexually transmitted infections of sexual crime suspects

Aaro Mäkelä
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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Sexually transmitted infections of sexual crime suspects

Aaro Mäkelä
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Abstract

This study provides an examination of STI prevalence among suspects of rape, offering insights into transmission risks immediately following alleged incidents. The findings underscore the importance of routine STI screening in forensic examinations and highlight the potential for such data to inform public health interventions and forensic practices.

Journal of Forensic and Legal MedicineVol. 118
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 90%
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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