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Most received diagnostic sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, emergency contraception and postexposure prophylaxis for HIV. Legal and psychosocial referrals were made for 93.5% and 68.4% of survivors, respectively, with 11.8% referred for antiretroviral therapy. The majority of survivors (79%) did not return for follow-up care, including for repeat STI and pregnancy testing. Qualitative findings highlighted women\u2019s experiences of gaps in psychological support, mistrust in legal systems and structural barriers to ongoing care such as work constraints, safety concerns and transport challenges.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While initial diagnostic services are largely implemented, significant gaps remain in preventive, therapeutic and follow-up care for survivors of sexual violence. 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