Intentional and unintentional injuries in women an overview

Dannenberg, Andrew L.; Baker, Susan Pardee; Li, Guohua

doi:10.1016/1047-2797(94)90059-0

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“…Injuries are among the leading causes of death for females aged 1 to 34 years and represent major sources of morbidity and mortality for middle-aged and elderly women [9,14]. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 1 .…”

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“…2 of murdered women were killed by a person with whom they were acquainted, and approximately 30% of women were killed by a current or former intimate partner [27]. In North America, domestic violence is also the most common cause of nonfatal injury to women [9,14]. Greater than 40% of women have experienced one or more forms of violence: child abuse (17.8%), physical assault (19.1%), rape (20.4%), and/or intimate partner violence (IPV) (34.6%) [20].…”

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Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Knowledge and Misconceptions in the Identification of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women

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Sprague

Dosanjh

et al. 2013

Clinical Orthopaedics &Amp; Related Research

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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV)-physical, sexual, psychologic, or financial abuse between intimate partners-is the most common cause of nonfatal injury to women in North America. As many IPV-related injuries are musculoskeletal, orthopaedic surgeons are well positioned to identify and assist these patients. However, data are lacking regarding surgeons' knowledge of the prevalence of IPV in orthopaedic practices, surgeons' screening and management methods, and surgeons' perceptions about IPV. Questions/purposes We aimed to identify (1) surgeon attitudes and beliefs regarding victims of IPV and batterers and (2) perceptions of surgeons regarding their role in identifying and assisting victims of IPV. Methods We surveyed 690 surgeon members of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. The survey had three sections: (1) general perception of orthopaedic surgeons regarding IPV; (2) perceptions of orthopaedic surgeons regarding victims and batterers; and (3) orthopaedic relevance of IPV. One hundred fifty-three surgeons responded (22%). Results Respondents manifested key misconceptions: (1) victims must be getting something out of the abusive relationships (16%); (2) some women have personalities that cause the abuse (20%); and (3) the battering would stop if the batterer quit abusing alcohol (40%). In the past year, approximately 1 . 2 the respondents (51%) acknowledged identifying a victim of IPV; however, only 4% of respondents currently screen injured female patients for IPV. Surgeons expressed concerns regarding lack of knowledge in the management of abused women (30%). Conclusion Orthopaedic surgeons had several misconceptions about victims of IPV and batterers. Targeted educational programs on IPV are needed for surgeons routinely caring for injured women.

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Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Knowledge and Misconceptions in the Identification of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women

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Sprague

Dosanjh

et al. 2013

Clinical Orthopaedics &Amp; Related Research

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“…1,2 In the United States, 43,000 women die from injuries and approximately 1 million women are hospitalized for injuries annually. 1,2 The lifetime cost of injuries to women is approximately $50 billion annually. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Motor vehicle-related injuries, falls, and violence are the most significant causes of injury in women.…”

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Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Physical Abuse After Intimate Partner Violence

Bhandari

Dosanjh

Tornetta

et al. 2006

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

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Among women presenting to a domestic violence therapy program seeking counseling, head and neck and musculoskeletal injuries were most common. Frequency of physical abuse was most likely to be associated with younger women who are in short-term relationships, have chemical and alcohol dependency, and concomitant emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse. Recognizing musculoskeletal injuries in women as a potential result of intimate partner violence is warranted. Identifying children exposed to abusive situations may further alert treating surgeons to the potential for intimate partner violence in the mother.

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“…Injury, a leading cause of premature death, is no exception. 15,16 Men's higher unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide mortality rates are observed in all age groups in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. 17 The sole exception is for homicide of children under the age of 15 years in low-and high-income countries, where the rates for girls are similar to or higher than those for boys.…”

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Timing of death at National Trauma Center, Abuja, Nigeria

Gwaram¹,

Ameh²

2018

East. Cent. Afr. J. Surg.

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Background: We aimed to analyse the burden and timing of trauma deaths over a 1-year period at a trauma centre in Nigeria.Methods: This was a retrospective review of in-hospital trauma deaths during the period of January to December 2015. Sociodemographic data, cause of injury, mode of presentation, time interval between presentation and death, injury diagnoses, treatment, and place of death were analysed.Results: There were 2230 trauma consultations during the study period; 85 were brought in dead from the scene. We analysed data from 103 of 121 in-hospital deaths. Patient ages ranged from 0 to 90 years, with a mean age of 31.1. The male-to-female ratio was 5:1. Following injury, 46.6% of the victims presented directly to our tertiary centre, while 53.4% were referred from other hospitals. Most of the injuries were from RTA. Isolated head injury was the predominant diagnosis (44.7%), followed by polytrauma (29%). Immediate deaths (exclusive of those brought in already dead) comprised 5.8% of cases; 37.9% were early deaths and 56.3% were late deaths.Conclusions: The timing of trauma deaths closely approximated the original trimodal description in North America about half a century ago even though advances in trauma care have resulted in changes from this pattern in developed countries. Regionalised integrated care including prehospital trauma services are recommended.

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Intentional and unintentional injuries in women an overview

Cited by 39 publications

References 32 publications

Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Knowledge and Misconceptions in the Identification of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women

Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Knowledge and Misconceptions in the Identification of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women

Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Physical Abuse After Intimate Partner Violence

Timing of death at National Trauma Center, Abuja, Nigeria

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