Testimony of an Ethiopian girl sexually assaulted by her stepfather: a case report

Abstract Background The sensitiveness and stigma associated with sexual assault deter many victims from speaking about their experiences. This silence of victims worsens the problem, especially in patriarchal communities like Ethiopia where sex is taboo and girls are encouraged to remain behind curt...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Mehretie Adinew, Beza Tamirat Mekete, Yimenu Mehretie Adinew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1777-x