Sex differences in interpersonal violence in Malawi: analysis of a hospital-based trauma registry.

作者: Michelle Kiser , Veronica Escamilla , Jonathan Samuel , Kacey Eichelberger , Judith Mkwaila

DOI: 10.1007/S00268-013-2204-5

关键词: Incidence (epidemiology)Retrospective cohort studyMedicinePoison controlCohort studyMedical emergencySuicide preventionInjury preventionOccupational safety and healthFamily medicineHuman factors and ergonomics

摘要: Background Although interpersonal violence (“assault”) exists in every society, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 90 % of exposure burden occurs low- and middle-income countries. The objectives this study were to define incidence assault-related injuries among subjects presenting for emergency room care secondary sustained trauma Lilongwe, Malawi; measure impact sex on incidence, injury type, received; effect both geographic location time presentation medical care.

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