Violence in the United States

Sumner, Steven A.; Mercy, James A.; Dahlberg, Linda L.; Hillis, Susan D.; Klevens, Joanne; Houry, Debra

doi:10.1001/jama.2015.8371

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“…A North American study has shown that people experience different types of abuse, and the aggressor can also perpetrate abuses of different natures against the same person (18) . Physical violence, also considered one of the most prevalent in the literature (17) , is alarming due to some of its consequences, such as burns, fractures and bruises.…”

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Older adults abuse in three Brazilian cities

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Objective: To analyze the police reports fi led by older adults who suffered abuse in order to identify the socio-demographic characteristics of victims and aggressors, type of violence, location, as well as to compare rates in three Brazilian cities in the period from 2009 to 2013. Method: Ecological study, in which 2,612 police reports registered in Police Stations were analyzed. An instrument was used to obtain data from the victim, the aggressor and the type of violence. Results: Psychological abuse predominated and most cases occurred in the older adults own home. In the cities of Ribeirão Preto and João Pessoa, the older adults presented similar rates for both gender. Regarding the standardized rates, in João Pessoa, there was a rise of this type of abuse in the two fi rst years, and later there was a certain stability. In the city of Teresina, there was an increase, also observed in the city of Ribeirão Preto in the three fi rst years, followed by a decrease. Conclusion: Older adults abuse is a cultural phenomenon diffi cult to be reported by them, since it occurs in the family context. Descriptors: Elderly; Elder Mistreatment; Domestic Violence; Geriatric Nursing; Violence. RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os boletins de ocorrência registrados por idosos que sofreram violência, a fi m de identifi car características sociodemográfi cas das vítimas e dos agressores, tipo de violência, local, bem como comparar as taxas em três municípios brasileiros no período de 2009 a 2013. Método: Estudo ecológico, em que foram analisados 2.612 boletins de ocorrência registrados em Delegacias do Idoso. Utilizou-se um instrumento para obter dados da vítima, do agressor e tipo de violência. Resultados: Predominou a violência psicológica, na maioria dos casos na própria residência do idoso. Em Ribeirão Preto e João Pessoa, os idosos mais jovens apresentaram taxas semelhantes entre ambos os sexos. Na comparação das taxas padronizadas, em João Pessoa, houve ascensão deste tipo de violência nos dois primeiros anos, e, posteriormente, certa estabilidade. Em Teresina, houve ascensão, também observada em Ribeirão Preto nos três primeiros anos, seguida de decréscimo. Conclusão: A violência é um fenômeno cultural de difícil notifi cação pelo idoso, por ocorrer no contexto familiar. Descritores: Idoso; Maus-Tratos ao Idoso; Violência Doméstica; Enfermagem Geriátrica; Violência. RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar las denuncias policiales registradas por los ancianos que han sufrido violencia, con el fi n de identifi car las características sociodemográfi cas de las víctimas y de los autores, los diversos tipos de violencia y los lugares del suceso, así como también comparar el índice de violencia entre tres municipios brasileños durante el período comprendido entre 2009 y 2013. Método: Estudio ecológico, en el que se analizaron 2.612 denuncias registradas en Comisarías de Familia. Se utilizó un determinado instrumento para obtener datos de la víctima, del agresor y del tipo de violencia. Resultados: La violencia predominante es la psicológ...

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“…Documented individual risk factors include substance use, little education, low socio-economic status (SES) and poor mental health. [17][18][19] Relationship risk factors include family conflict and gang involvement. 20,21 Community risk factors include social disintegration (breakdown of norms that exist in a community), neighbourhood SES, and low community efficacy (the ability of a group to act collectively).…”

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Homicide mortality rates in Canada, 2000–2009: Youth at increased risk

Basham

Snider

2016

Can J Public Health

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OBJECTIVES: To estimate and compare Canadian homicide mortality rates (HMRs) and trends in HMRs across age groups, with a focus on trends for youth. Table 051-0001. Both death and population counts were organized into five-year age groups. A random effects negative binomial regression analysis was conducted to estimate age group-specific rates, rate ratios, and trends in homicide mortality. METHODS:RESULTS: There were 9,878 homicide deaths in Canada during the study period. The increase in the overall homicide mortality rate (HMR) of 0.3% per year was not statistically significant (95% CI: −1.1% to +1.8%). Canadians aged 15-19 years and 20-24 years had the highest HMRs during the study period, and experienced statistically significant annual increases in their HMRs of 3% and 4% respectively (p < 0.05). A general, though not statistically significant, decrease in the HMR was observed for all age groups 50+ years. A fixed effects negative binomial regression model showed that the HMR for males was higher than for females over the study period [RR female/male = 0.473 (95% CI: 0.361, 0.621)], but no significant difference in sex-specific trends in the HMR was found.CONCLUSION: An increasing risk of homicide mortality was identified among Canadian youth, ages 15-24, over the 10-year study period. Research that seeks to understand the reasons for the increased homicide risk facing Canada's youth, and public policy responses to reduce this risk, are warranted.KEY WORDS: Homicide; Canada; violence; adolescent La traduction du résumé se trouve à la fin de l'article.

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“…Forced and early marriage, sex trafficking, rape, female genital mutilation, and the exertion of power and control over contraceptive and pregnancy choices are all types of violence against women and girls [21,23]. Interpersonal violence, including sexual violence, is also a major public health problem in the United States [24]. Unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections are two possible consequences of sexual victimization.…”

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“…Unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections are two possible consequences of sexual victimization. Only a small percentage of violent incidents are reported to health care clinicians or law enforcement agencies [24] and sexual violence can also go undetected in mental health services [25]. Patients with major mental disorders are at an elevated risk of becoming victims of violence, including sexual violence [26,27].…”

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