February 22, 2026Pathology0 citations

Sexual assault during pregnancy and the post-natal period: a case series from a clinical forensic medicine unit statewide audit

LGLiyasha Goonetilleke JRJanine Rowse LBLyndal Bugeja

Key Points

To explore the incidence of sexual assault during pregnancy and the post-natal period using a statewide clinical audit.
Conducted a statewide audit from a clinical forensic medicine unit
Collected data on cases of sexual assault during pregnancy and postpartum
Analyzed instances of intimate partner violence in the context of forensic evidence
Documented various instances of sexual violence during pregnancy
Identified pregnancy as a high-risk period for intimate partner violence
Emphasized the need for more forensic research in this area

Abstract

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly sexual violence, represents a critical public health concern, with pregnancy and the postpartum period recognised as high-risk intervals. Sexual violence in this population from a forensic perspective remains under-researched.

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