Sexual violence against girls and adolescents

Sexual violence against girls and adolescents in Peru represents a public health crisis with profound physical, psychological, and social repercussions. Despite the alarming figures, gaps in access to health services and justice perpetuate the vulnerability of victims. This editorial seeks to highli...

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Autor: Guevara Ríos, Enrique
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Perú
Recursos:Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal
Repositorio:Revista Peruana de Investigación Materno Perinatal
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe:article/433
Acesso em linha:https://investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe/index.php/rpinmp/article/view/433
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Violencia sexual
Salud sexual y reproductiva
Embarazo adolescente
Sexual violence
sexual an reproductive health
adolescent pregnancy
Descrição
Resumo:Sexual violence against girls and adolescents in Peru represents a public health crisis with profound physical, psychological, and social repercussions. Despite the alarming figures, gaps in access to health services and justice perpetuate the vulnerability of victims. This editorial seeks to highlight the magnitude of the problem, its determinants, and its impact on maternal and child health, highlighting the urgency of strengthening prevention strategies, comprehensive care, and evidence-based public policies. Ensuring a multidisciplinary approach centered on human rights is key to mitigating this problem and protecting the most vulnerable populations.