Description
Emerging research suggests that people with disabilities experience an increased risk of sexual violence. However, few studies have examined the relationship between disability types and various forms of sexual violence, involving either physical or nonphysical force. This study shows that women with any type of disability reported experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime approximately double the proportion of that experienced by nondisabled women, with women with multiple disabilities experiencing the greatest prevalence and risk than nondisabled women. Women with cognitive disabilities or multiple disabilities were significantly more likely to experience either physical or nonphysical force during their first intercourse than nondisabled women. Results of this study suggest that future research should focus on the association between various types of disability and sexual violence. The development of inclusive evidence-based violence intervention and prevention programs for girls and women with disabilities is recommended.
Source
https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797%2822%2900049-6/fulltext
Language
English
