The Refentse model for post-rape care: Strengthening sexual assault care and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in a district hospital in rural South Africa

The Population Council conducts research worldwide to improve policies, programs, and products in three areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health. This study was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of Cooperative Agreement Number HRN-A-00-98-00012-00 and Subagreement numbers A104.25A and S107019A. The contents are the responsibility of the Population Council and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. Any part of this publication may be reproduced without permission for limited distribution provided it is distributed without charge and the Population Council is acknowledged as its source. The Population Council would appreciate receiving a copy of any materials in which the text is used. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This study was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of Cooperative Agreement Number HRN-A-00-98-00012-00 and Subagreement numbers A104.25A and S107019A. The contents are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. The Refentse Study would not have been possible without the support and contributions of many people. Firstly, we would like to thank the members of the Project Advisory Committee for their guidance throughout the study. We would also like to acknowledge the Department of Health and Social Welfare in Limpopo Province and Mpumalanga Province for their encouragement and support. For their technical support in the training workshop and in developing intervention tools, we are grateful to the Western Cape Provincial Reference Group for Sexual Violence. Carol Wiebe's invaluable support to the project team is also gratefully acknowledged. Finally, we are indebted to the many dedicated service providers at the study site and the courageous women and children who, as survivors of sexual assault, shared their valuable insights with us.