Actuación del médico frente a hechos de abuso sexual en menores de edad.

Abstract

Introduction: International studies estimate that the prevalence of sexual abuse in minors is high, being 10 to 20% in girls and 5 to 10% in boys. In El Oro in 2018, 390 cases of sexual abuse were reported. Therefore, it becomes a problem in primary care, which does not depend on age, sex, or economy. Attention to these victims must be comprehensive, which includes timely attention accompanied by a forensic examination that is carried out at the same time. Objective: To update the medical professional on the legal procedures in cases of sexual abuse in minors, when comparing the protocols that are executed in our country, compared to those arranged at the international level, through the documentary review that allows an adequate action against this health problem. Methodology: Descriptive study, which was based on the search for updated scientific articles, in the different databases such as: PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, COCHRAINE, SCIELO, in addition to the review of the legal regulatory framework that governs the action of the doctor in case of of sexual abuse. Conclusions: Sexual abuse in minors is a visible problem worldwide as well as in our country and province. Ecuador has a protocol for the comprehensive care of violence against children and adolescents. The protocols of other countries are not different from this one, and they are punctual, since medical professionals act together with legal medicine.