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Background <p>The POCSO Act 2012 was enacted to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. It was Amended in 2019; it provides for various offences under which an accused can be punished. The act is gender-neutral for both children and for the.</p> <p>accused.[1].</p> Objectives <p>This paper aims to study-</p> <p>1. The various sociocultural aspects affecting the POCSO survivors.</p> <p>2. Evaluate the medical and psychological health of POCSO survivors.</p> Materials and Methods <p>This retrospective obstetric study was done at NSCB Govt Medical College, Jabalpur. All cases which were admitted under the POCSO Act for a period of five years from 1/1/2020 to 30/12/2024 were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics, clinical profile along with gynaecological examination and psychological parameters of the cases was studied. Relevant data was collected confidentially. Anonymity of cases was strictly maintained. Study was approved by hospital ethical committee.</p> Results and Conclusion <p>Sexual assault is a heinous crime. The survivors belonged to all the socioeconomic classes and the perpetrator of the crime were usually their confidantes. All age group from one to 18&#xa0;years were the victims of crime. The gravid survivors came for either MTP or delivery, rest not pregnant ones underwent EUA and emergency contraceptive administered. The survivors suffered from great pain and agony, both physical and mental, leading them to be depressed and debilitated. Social awareness, strict judicial system, and timely medical help are the cornerstone to reduce crime rates and longterm consequences.</p>

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A Sociocultural and Medical Evaluation of POCSO Survivors in a Tertiary Care Centre

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    2026年4月30日

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  • Ranu Jain,
  • Khyati Gupta,
  • Shweta Sirsikar,
  • Gita Guin

摘要

Background

The POCSO Act 2012 was enacted to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. It was Amended in 2019; it provides for various offences under which an accused can be punished. The act is gender-neutral for both children and for the.

accused.[1].

Objectives

This paper aims to study-

1. The various sociocultural aspects affecting the POCSO survivors.

2. Evaluate the medical and psychological health of POCSO survivors.

Materials and Methods

This retrospective obstetric study was done at NSCB Govt Medical College, Jabalpur. All cases which were admitted under the POCSO Act for a period of five years from 1/1/2020 to 30/12/2024 were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics, clinical profile along with gynaecological examination and psychological parameters of the cases was studied. Relevant data was collected confidentially. Anonymity of cases was strictly maintained. Study was approved by hospital ethical committee.

Results and Conclusion

Sexual assault is a heinous crime. The survivors belonged to all the socioeconomic classes and the perpetrator of the crime were usually their confidantes. All age group from one to 18 years were the victims of crime. The gravid survivors came for either MTP or delivery, rest not pregnant ones underwent EUA and emergency contraceptive administered. The survivors suffered from great pain and agony, both physical and mental, leading them to be depressed and debilitated. Social awareness, strict judicial system, and timely medical help are the cornerstone to reduce crime rates and longterm consequences.