RT Article
T1 Sexual Violence Victimization of U.S. Males: Negative Health Conditions Associated with Rape and Being Made to Penetrate
JF Journal of interpersonal violence
VO 37
IS 21/22
A1 Smith, Sharon G.
A1 Chen, Jieru 1906-1971
A1 Lowe, Ashley N.
A1 Basile, Kathleen C.
A2 Chen, Jieru 1906-1971
A2 Lowe, Ashley N.
A2 Basile, Kathleen C.
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1884137962
AB Sexual violence is a significant public health problem with long-term health implications. Previous investigations of male victimization have often relied on nongeneralizable samples to examine the health consequences of rape. Furthermore, made to penetrate (MTP) victimization has received very little attention as a specific form of sexual violence. Using data from the 2010 to 2012 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, we examined negative impacts (e.g., injury) and health conditions associated with experiences of rape and MTP among male victims in the United States. Results indicate that approximately 1 in 4 victims of rape-only and 1 in 12 victims of MTP-only reported physical injuries. An estimated 62.7% of rape-only victims and 59.8% of MTP-only victims reported at least one impact due to the perpetrator?s violence. Rape victims were significantly more likely than non-rape victims to report 2 of 11 health conditions measured, while MTP victims had greater odds of reporting 6 of 11 health conditions measured compared to non-MTP victims. This article fills gaps in understanding the impacts of rape and MTP on male victims, and it is the only study to do so using a large, nationally representative sample. Sexual violence is linked to serious health effects but is also preventable. Screening for violence victimization and preventing male sexual violence before it happens are both important to reduce the risk for immediate and chronic health impacts.
K1 PTSD
K1 anything related to sexual assault < sexual assault
K1 male victims < sexual assault
K1 mental health and violence
K1 Violence Exposure
DO 10.1177/08862605211055151