Risk Factors for Injuries From Physical Violence in African Women in the Gambia.

摘要: Abstract Background Physical violence against women is a major public health problem in African countries; however, no studies have focused on factors associated with violent injuries to Africa. Objectives A matched case-control study was conducted investigate risk for from physical The Gambia. Methods Over 12-month period, participants were recruited emergency departments of eight government-managed care facilities. Cases female patients aged ≥ 15 years who had been violently injured. Matched by the facility, date injury, sex, and age, control patient each case selected those injured due nonviolent mechanisms. Results In total, 194 pairs recruited. conditional logistic regression showed that being Fula (odds ratio [OR] 2.45; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06–5.66), living an extended family compound (OR 3.07; CI 1.22–7.72), having six or more siblings 3.10; 1.38–6.97), raised grandparents 3.34; 1.06–10.51), verbally 3.04; 1.56–5.96) physically abused 3.36; 1.34–8.39) past 12 months significantly injury violence. Conclusion Most identified among are unique studied geography. Violence prevention programs, if designed based these factors, may be effective this population.