The phenomenon of migration is often related to violence and exploitation. Data collection in conflict-affected countries is hard and complicated by the lack of literature, especially on the health of migrant female victims of violence. The sample consisted of women, of which were victims of violence.
In Of the women, The physical examination of the sample showed that This is the first database on health of African female migrants in Turin area collecting data on migration, violence, and physical and psychological effects of abuse. This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access. Rent this article via DeepDyve. Institutional subscriptions. The SVS is one of the two Italian institutes that are open 24 h, seven days a week.
It intervenes during emergencies and in the later stages of traumatic events caused by sexual assault or abuse during pregnancy. The institute takes care of women over the age of 14 with a multidisciplinary team, made up of gynaecologists, midwives, psychologists, social workers and medical examiners. Situation update 2, 12 October Migration and inclusive societies.
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