Objectives College athletes are at elevated risk for sexual violence, yet few formally report it and screening for sexual violence is uncommon. This study aimed to evaluate the nature of screening occurring among college athletes and collect athletes’ opinions on how best to screen for sexual violence. Methods This was a mixed-methods study combining a cross-sectional survey with small group interviews. Intercollegiate and club athletes 18 years and older at a division I institution were recruited to complete an online, anonymous survey. Those who completed the survey were invited to participate in follow-up interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis. Results 165 athletes completed the survey. Only 25% of respondents reported past screening for any type of interpersonal violence, and only 22% reported past screening for sexual abuse and 21% for sexual harassment. 12 student–athletes participated in follow-up interviews. Athletes suggested several best practices including normalising conversation about sexual violence, empowering athletes to maintain a sense of control around disclosure, building trust and providing multiple opportunities for discussion and disclosure. Conclusion Less than one-quarter of athletes in this study have been screened for sexual violence. Sensitive and effective screening practices should include providing safe environments, initiating the conversation, offering multiple opportunities for disclosure, and ensuring personnel completing screening are knowledgeable on what to do in case of a disclosure. These can inform screening and educational practices to decrease stigma, support those affected and ultimately decrease the incidence of sexual violence victimisation. Data are available on reasonable request. Deidentified data are available on reasonable request by contacting the corresponding author.

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筛查大学运动员的性暴力：运动员的经验和对最佳实践的看法


目标 大学运动员遭受性暴力的风险较高，但很少有人正式报告，并且性暴力筛查并不常见。本研究旨在评估大学运动员筛查的性质，并收集运动员对如何最好地筛查性暴力的意见。方法 这是一项将横断面调查与小组访谈相结合的混合方法研究。招募了 I 级机构中 18 岁及以上的校际和俱乐部运动员来完成一项在线匿名调查。完成调查的人被邀请参加后续访谈。使用描述性统计分析定量数据，使用主题分析对定性数据进行归纳分析。结果 165 名运动员完成了调查。只有 25% 的受访者报告过去接受过任何类型的人际暴力筛查，只有 22% 的受访者报告过去接受过性虐待筛查，21% 的受访者报告过去接受过性骚扰筛查。12 名学生运动员参加了后续访谈。运动员提出了一些最佳实践，包括使关于性暴力的对话正常化、赋予运动员对信息披露保持控制感的能力、建立信任以及提供多种讨论和信息披露的机会。结论 本研究中只有不到四分之一的运动员接受过性暴力筛查。敏感和有效的筛查做法应包括提供安全的环境、发起对话、提供多种披露机会，以及确保完成筛查的人员了解在发生披露时该怎么做。 这些可以为筛查和教育实践提供信息，以减少污名化，支持受影响的人，并最终降低性暴力受害的发生率。数据可应合理要求提供。联系通讯作者，可应合理要求提供去标识化数据。