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Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women

Module 5: Alcohol, Sexual Assault, and Rape - Page 10 of 15

What Do You Do If... (For Sexual Assault or Rape)

Your client may present with specific circumstances involving a sexual situation. It is important that the client get immediate medical assistance if the sexual assault happened within the past 72 hours. Even if the sexual assault occurred more than 72 hours before her visit, the client should think about possible testing for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and/or pregnancy. These guidelines for sexual assault situations provide further details.

A woman is at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and preganacy after she is raped.
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