Characteristics of precollege sexual violence victimization and associations with sexual violence revictimization during college

Jocelyn C. Anderson, Carla D. Chugani, Kelley A. Jones, Robert W.S. Coulter, Tammy Chung, Elizabeth Miller

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Abstract

Objective: To examine the prevalence and characteristics of precollege sexual victimization (SV) experiences and associations with revictimization and recent substance use behaviors among a sample of college students who reported precollege SV. Participants: A sub-sample of 931 college students who reported precollege SV at baseline data collection for an ongoing multi-site clinical trial. Methods: Data were collected via electronic surveys between September 2015 and March 2017. Measures included precollege and during college SV, recent substance use, and alcohol-related harm reduction behaviors. Results: Precollege SV characteristics associated with revictimization included: Nonpenile penetration (aOR: 1.51, 95%CI: 1.04–2.19); pressured sex (aOR: 1.46, 95%CI: 1.06–2.01); and stranger assault (aOR: 2.03, 95%CI: 1.22–3.40). Past 30-day binge drinking was also associated with revictimization (aOR: 1.86, 95%CI: 1.36–2.54). Conclusions: The relationship between precollege SV and alcohol, especially binge drinking, may require a more integrated approach to preventing subsequent revictimization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)509-517
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of American College Health
Volume68
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 3 2020

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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