摘要：Background Sexual violence is a major public health problem. The role of forensic examination is very important for collecting evidence on sexual violence cases. The principal aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and pattern of injury in sexual violence victims. In this study, sexual violence in terms of the Indonesian legal framework, especially medicolegal procedures and terms of rape, will also be discussed. Methods Data for this retrospective study were retrieved from the medicolegal reports (Visum et Repertum) of sexual violence victims obtained from the Forensic Medical Service Center (FMSC) Bhayangkara Hospital Pekanbaru (BHP) over five years starting from January 1, 2010, until the end of December 2014. Result The average prevalence rate of sexual violence was 13.15/100,000 population/year. The total number of cases was 665, and 94.6% were females. Adolescents composed the highest proportion of cases among both genders. Bruises and abrasions were the most frequent injuries found (17.1% and 14.3%, respectively), with the upper extremity being the most common site. Most victims had ano-genital injury (75.2%), but 77.6% had no bodily injury. There was a significant difference between children and adults regarding bodily injury (P = 0.028), and there was a significant difference between males and females regarding ano-genital injury (P = 0.000). Conclusion The prevalence of sexual violence was high among living victims in Pekanbaru, with the majority of victims being female. The Indonesian legal framework of sexual violence still adheres to traditional terminology but is making improvements.
