Repeat Medical Forensic Examinations Survey for Sexual Assault Complaints

This is a multidisciplinary independent coalition aiming to use an empirical deductive survey developed to explore practices and experiences among nurses currently providing repeat medical forensic examinations (MFE) to sexual assault (SA) patients. The purpose of this survey is to aid with future policy development and guide further research. IRB exempt under the Common Rule 104(d)(4)(ii).

1.Are you an RN practicing MFEs?(Required.)

Yes

No

2.What region of the US do you perform the majority of your medical forensic exams (MFEs)?(Required.)

Northeast (ME, VT, NH, CT, MA, RI, NY, NJ, DE, MD, PA)

Southeast (VA, NC, SC, FL, WV, TN, KY, GA, AL, MS, DC, AR, LA)

Midwest (OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, SD, ND, NE, MO, IA, KS, MN)

Southwest (NM, TX, OK, AR)

West (CA, NV, UT, WA, OR, ID, MT, CO, WY, AK, HI)

US Territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)

International (Department of State, Department of Defense, etc...)

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

3.Do you practice in more than one region?(Required.)

Yes

No

If yes please list all regions

6.How many years of experience as an RN do you have?(Required.)

7.Did you received specialized training in sexual assault examinations? Check all that apply.(Required.)

Other, please state name of the training if available

8.Were continued education units (CEs) provided for training?(Required.)

Yes

No

9.Do you have non-nursing degrees? If so please list them

10.How many years of experience do you have as a nurse doing sexual assault examinations?(Required.)

11.Do you have any special non-SA nursing certifications? If yes please list them

12.In your area, is your facility the only location that provides MFEs?(Required.)

Yes

No

If "no" list the number of other institutions in the area