Bibliographic Info
GuidelineResponding to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women: WHO clinical and policy guidelines
Year of Publication2013
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
(Interventions during the first 5 days after the assault) Women survivors of sexual assault should be offered prophylaxis for:
- chlamydia
- gonorrhoea
- trichomonas
- syphilis, depending on the prevalence.
The choice of drug and regimens should follow national guidance