Individual and contextual determinants of early access to post-rape care: A retrospective cohort study of 4048 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2014 to 2019.

Background: Armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has significantly increased the incidence of sexual violence against women. Victims who manage to access health care within 72 h of experiencing rape can receive critical preventive care to mitigate the consequences of such violence. Despite this, a disproportionately small number of victims are able to obtain medical care within this crucial time frame.