Consequences of Male-directed Sexual Violence Part 2

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- - - - - - MDSV - - - - - - Biological, Psychophysiological, Psychological, and Psychosocial Consequences Biological Consequences: Infections: UTI's, HIV, Hepatitis, other STDs Physical damage to genital areas resulting in pain, ruptures, sexual dysfunction

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During a UN-sponsored seminar on sexual violence against men and boys in conflict Dr. Ernesto Mujica discussed the psychological and biological impacts of this violence.

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Consequences

Biological Consequences:

Infections: UTI's, HIV, Hepatitis, other STDs

Physical damage to genital areas resulting in pain, ruptures, sexual dysfunction

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Psychophysiological ConsequencesPsychophysiological Factors of PTSD: Hyperarousal – exagerated startle response,

elevated BP, muscular tension/soreness, hyperventilation, panic attacks, physical agitation, digestive problems/frequent stomach upset, difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Chronic pain , chronic fatigue Sexual Dysfunction: impotence / premature

ejaculation not associated with physical etiology

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Psychological Consequences Flashbacks, nightmares, repetitive dreams of

assault/abuse ( PTSD) Recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, smells or

other perceptions, obsessive-compulsive behavior Foreshortened sense of future Dissociation and derealization Emotional numbing or distancing Emotional withdrawal, isolation, depression Addictions / Substance Abuse

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Psychosocial Consequences Stigmatization: others may blame victim or fear

they may now become a perpetrator Sense of shame, anger and guilt for feeling

damaged and having been unable to prevent assault/abuse, loss of sense of manhood

Lack of trust of others, fear of being re-traumatized / Social Isolation/Withdrawal

Distancing from children and family, loss of intimate relationships, sense of being damaged, dirty, contagious

Loss of Employment (due to symptoms)

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“I want you to know, Sheila, that you'll always be more than just another babysitter to me.”

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“I want you to know, Paul, that you'll always be more than just another babysitter to me.”

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