In each case, the impetus for making violence a priority stemmed from the small group of committed individuals. The discussion focused on how violence screening in health care settings can be institutionalized so that they do not falter when staff turnover occurs. Greater communication between health care providers was cited as a key need, with the example of the need to integrate pediatricians into the chain of reaction to violence disclosure by women. The group also identified a need for more cost-benefit information about violence screening, and a better understanding of confidentiality issues. Sexual Assault and Compromised Reproductive Health.
Sexual violence has potentially direct effects on women s reproductive health.
The goals of this session were to examine how sexual assault is linked to compromised reproductive health and to explore ways in which health care services for victims of sexual assault can improve attention to reproductive health care. Service needs from the perspective of sexual assault victims were addressed. Integrating Prevention of Violence Against Women into Reproductive Health Services. The session examined the reproductive health care needs of survivors of sexual abuse. The working discussion focused on recommendations for increasing the integration of violence prevention and screening into reproductive health care services, as well as increasing the sensitivity of reproductive health care providers to the needs of women who have experienced sexual violence.