8. Comparison of Rape Among Strangers and Acquaintance
Salma Shazia1, Hakim Khan Afridi2 and Naveed Alam2
ABSTRACT
Objective: To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of female sexual assault cases among strangers and acquaintances in Peshawar District. To make the society aware about sexual crimes and provide guidelines for its prevention.
Study Design: Observational / cross sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Khyber Medical College, Peshawar for a period of 2 years from January. 2010 to December 2011.
Materials and Methods: A two yearly research was done on the sexual assault cases brought by police for medico legal examination. Only female cases were selected and the observations made were recorded in proformas. The data formed of these cases was analyzed. Data analysis was done on SPSS 16.
Results: 60.6% belonged to urban area while 39.4% were the inhabitants of rural areas. 15.2% females were less than the age of 13 years, while 84.8% victims were more than 13 years that was taken as the average age of menarche. 16.73±4.78 is the mean affected age of the victim 75.8% were unmarried while 24.2% of the victims were married. 63.6% females were abducted by strangers and 36.4% of the assailants were among the acquaintances. 24.2% females left home by their own will while 75% females were taken away by unknown persons.
Conclusion: Sexual offences are the hidden crimes that leave harmful social, psychological and physical effects on the sufferers. The highest rates among all age groups are the young adults residing in urban areas. Assailants are mostly unknown to their victims.
Key Words: Rape, Stranger, Acquaintance
Citation of articles: Shazia S, Afridi HK, Alam N. Comparison of Rape Among Strangers and Acquaintance.
Med Forum 2018;29(5):29-32.