| Literature DB >> 16977639 |
Rebecca Campbell1, Stephanie M Townsend, Susan M Long, Kelly E Kinnison, Emily M Pulley, S Bibiana Adames, Sharon M Wasco.
Abstract
We measured the consistency with which a national random sample of 110 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs provided 17 services to sexual assault victims. SANE programs consistently offered forensic evidence collection, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prophylaxis, information on HIV, information on pregnancy risk, and referrals to community resources. Reasons programs did not routinely offer particular services (e.g., STI cultures, HIV testing/prophylaxis, emergency contraception (EC)) included financial constraints, difficulties balancing medical care with legal prosecution, and affiliations with Catholic hospitals. (c) 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16977639 DOI: 10.1002/nur.20137
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Res Nurs Health ISSN: 0160-6891 Impact factor: 2.228