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Article: Helping victims of sexual coercion: provider's role depends on available resources and support.
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- March 22, 2005
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KEY POINTS
* Reproductive health care providers may be able to offer counseling, medical, and referral services.
* Addressing nonconsensual sex and other forms of violence against women within reproductive health services can improve quality of care.
* Effective services require clear policies and procedures, positive provider attitudes toward victims, institutional support, and referral networks.
* Research is needed to determine the impact of provider interventions.
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