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Government medical officers across varying levels of experience exhibit significant knowledge gaps regarding the medico-legal examination of sexual violence survivors and accused individuals, necessitating regular targeted training. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of medical officers regarding medical examinations in sexual violence cases.

June 6, 2026Journal of the Indian Medical AssociationOpen Access

Knowledge Assessment of Government Medical Officers Dealing with Cases of Sexual Violence Against Females in relation to Medical Examination of Survivor and Accused in Bhavnagar District of Gujarat: A Cross-sectional Study

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This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of medical officers regarding medical examinations in sexual violence cases.
Cross-sectional study conducted in Bhavnagar district among 43 medical officers.
Assessment using a pre-tested questionnaire with a score range of 0-25.
Participants had varying experience levels in handling sexual violence cases.
Participants scored between 13-20 out of 25, indicating moderate knowledge.
18 participants with 0-5 years, 8 with 6-10 years, and 17 with over 11 years of experience needed improved knowledge.
Findings support the need for targeted training to enhance practical skills in medical examinations.

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Cross-sectional study assesses medical officers' knowledge in sexual violence cases, suggesting training need.

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Patel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bad471a5da9775e76831 https://doi.org/10.5005/jima-1107-124_02_03

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Knowledge Assessment of Government Medical Officers Dealing with Cases of Sexual Violence Against Females in relation to Medical Examination of Survivor and Accused in Bhavnagar District of Gujarat: A Cross-sectional Study

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Knowledge Assessment of Government Medical Officers Dealing with Cases of Sexual Violence Against Females in relation to Medical Examination of Survivor and Accused in Bhavnagar District of Gujarat: A Cross-sectional Study

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