Nursing Approach for Sexual Assaults against Women

TEMEL M., ŞİŞMAN F. N.

Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, cilt.4, sa.3, ss.85-90, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5505/phd.2013.24865
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.85-90
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Sexual assault, nursing, woman, HEALTH OUTCOMES, VICTIMS
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Violence against women is a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon and is recognized as an important public health problem. Sexual assault, which is a type of violence against women, causes serious and long-term medical, psychological, legal and social issues. Generally, nurses are one of the first health professionals to meet the victims. For this reason, the nurses have an important position for identifying the victim, providing support and trust, and guiding treatment and legal processes. In this article, the key points of nursing approach for the victims of sexual assault are reviewed.