Prevention of Post Sexual Assault Stress

Prevention of Postrape Drug Abuse: Replication Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a brief intervention in video format, that includes education about reactions to assault and modeling of adaptive coping strategies, designed to reduce post assault drug use or abuse and PTSD and shown to recent victims of sexual assault at the time of receipt of post assault medical care is associated with better post-assault outcomes as compared to a comparable length video that includes pleasant imagery and relaxation instruction or standard care.

Post assault outcomes include coping behaviors and PTSD symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Seeking medical care after recent sexual assault

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active psychosis Active suicidality Cognitive impairment Non-English speaking Severe injury