<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><Articles><Article><id>502</id><JournalTitle>MANAGEMENT OF SEXUALLY ASSUALTED VICTIMS IN HIV/AIDS ERA!</JournalTitle><Abstract>Sexual assault (SA) is any kind of unwanted sexual contact. or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of
the recipient of the unwanted sexual activity. SA may also include psychological coercion or taking advantage of an
individual who is under duress, incapacitated, or unable to make decision The management of such patients is a medical
emergency and a physician has to face several priorities in the management of a sexual assault patient including ensuring the
immediate medical and psychosocial well-being of the patient, addressing the legalities and patient wishes with respect to
legal reporting of the incident, collecting evidence, and ensuring follow-up care for the patient . The present scenario of SA in
India has necessitated amendments in the existing definition of sexual assault more so after the Dec 2012 gag rape incident in
New Delhi. We will also assess the risk of HIV exposure and need for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) outside the
occupational setting (also known as nPEP). Health care providers must be trained to understand the topography of a SA
patient, their presentation, and medical management. Not only medical personnel, the police too, must be trained to tackle
such a sensitive issue .This will include medical and forensic evaluation and treatment while providing for the emotional and
legal needs of the patient. The health care provider should also understand the importance of medical and forensic
documentation and evidence collection unique to the SA patient.</Abstract><Email>mak5962@hotmail.com</Email><articletype>Research</articletype><volume>6</volume><issue>7</issue><year>2016</year><keyword>Sexual Assault (SA), nPEP(Non- Occupational Exposure),HIV,STD,NACO</keyword><AUTHORS>Ramji Lal Agarwal,Matin Ahmad Khan,Shubhashish Sircar,SK Chouhan,Rita Chouhan,J.Srinivas Rao, Indrajeet Kumar</AUTHORS><afflication> Associate Professor, Dept of Medicine, Rohilkhand Medical College Bareilly (UP), India., American Academy of HIV Specialist,(AAHIVS-USA) Fellow â€“Council of Sex Education Parenthood International (FCSEPI), Associate Professor Deptt of Biochemistry ,Patliputra Medical College Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.,Associate Professor, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.,Associate Professor, Dept of Anatomy MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.,Associate Professor, Dept of Microbiology MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. ,Associate Professor Deptt of ForensicMedicine and Toxicology (FMT), Patliputra Medical College Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India., Lecturer, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.</afflication></Article></Articles>