PROSPER: PRevalence Of unwanted Sexual contact: Pursuing Early Recognition
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A/Prof Laura Tarzia+61 3 9035 8604
Project Details
The PROSPER project aims to understand the experience of unwanted sexual contact (USC) in women attending general practice. Unwanted sexual contact encompasses all acts of a sexual nature which are perpetrated or attempted against the wishes of the recipient. It includes rape and sexual violence, but also covers unwanted kissing, groping and touching, and coercive behaviour. Currently, there is no information available to Australian general practitioners (GPs) regarding the prevalence of USC within their clinical practice populations, its emotional impact, or how they can support women. The PROSPER Study will address the gap in knowledge.
Researchers
Professor Kelsey Hegarty, Head of Abuse and Violence research unit
Ms Kitty Novy
A/Prof Victoria Palmer
Funding
The University of Melbourne Early Career Researcher Grant
Research Group
Sexual Abuse and Family Violence: SAFE
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Neuroscience & Psychiatry, Women's Health, Infectious Diseases and Immunity
Key Contact
For further information about this research, please contact the research group leader.
Department / Centre
General Practice and Primary Care
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