Sex Crime in Dong Nai Province through Forensic Exam in 3 Years from 2010 to 2012

Abstract

Sexual crime is increasing profound impact on the health of the victim. This study was conducted at the Forensic Centre of Dong Nai province in the period from 01/1/2010 to 10/30/2012, with total of 354 victims. Number of victims aged under 15 is 63.1%, from 16-25 is 33.3%. Rare on 36. 4.8% of the victim to the doctor immediately after the event, 18.6% of the victim after 12pm. after 24 hours was 15.1% and 13% of victims to examination after 1 month. Number of victims injured at outside of the genital area accounted for 4.9%, mainly with scratch in extrimities. Injuries of the hymen with 66.9% including the old and new tears, hematoma at the hymen was 13.8% and 33.1% of the victims have no sight of injuries on the hymen.

Keywords

Sexual crime, forerensic exam, hymen, hymen injuries, regional genital

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