Individuals with history of childhood
sexual assault initiate sexual behaviour
earlier and engage in more risk behavior
208 James, J.; Meyerding, J.
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Women in violent relationships discuss and use condoms less
207 Wingood, G.M.;
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Women who are raped are at high risk of a sexually transmitted infection
206 Glaser, J.B..; Schachter, J.;
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In Canada, 17.8% of women reported sexual abuse (rape or attempted rape) before the age of 16
200 Randall and Haskell, 1995:
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In the US, A study of HIV infected women showed that over 20% reported physical harm since the infection.
197 WHO report on Violence against women and HIV/AIDS, Oct. 2000
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In US Studies, people reporting childhood or early rape are more likely to work as prostitutes or engage in other risky behaviors
194 WHO report on Violence against women and HIV/AIDS, Oct. 2000
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Research from the US suggests that women who are in abusive relationships are less likely to use condoms and are more at risk for STDs and AIDS
193 WHO report on Violence against women and HIV/AIDS, Oct. 2000
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Canada's national survey on violence against women reported that 30% of battered wives had to cease regular activities due to the abuse, and 50% of women had to take sick leave from work because of the harm sustained.
189 World Health Organization Fact Sheet No 239 June 2000
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