2010
Sexual abuse and sexually transmitted infections in children and adolescents
Bechtel K. Sexual abuse and sexually transmitted infections in children and adolescents. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 2010, 22: 94-99. PMID: 19952927, DOI: 10.1097/mop.0b013e32833502ad.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNucleic acid amplification testsHIV postexposure prophylaxisHuman papillomavirusPostexposure prophylaxisPrepubertal childrenChlamydia trachomatisNeisseria gonorrhoeaeTransmission of HIVMode of transmissionSexual abuseAnogenital infectionOutpatient supportSpecific infectionsSuch infectionsHigh riskSimplex virusAmplification testsC. trachomatisN. gonorrhoeaeInfectionChild protective servicesTrachomatisGonorrhoeaeProphylaxisHIV
2008
Impact of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the Evaluation of Sexual Assault in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Bechtel K, Ryan E, Gallagher D. Impact of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the Evaluation of Sexual Assault in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2008, 24: 442-447. PMID: 18580706, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31817de11d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric emergency departmentMedical recordsMore patientsEmergency departmentGU examinationEligible patientsHepatitis BSexual assault nurse examinersSTI testingGU injuriesC. trachomatisAdolescent sexual assault victimsMedical careN. gonorrhoeaeUrban pediatric emergency departmentSignificant differencesPrescription of prophylaxisProvision of prophylaxisFisher's exact testMedical record documentationPregnancy prophylaxisNurse examinersHIV prophylaxisPatient groupNursing shifts