Assault injury presentation and lifetime psychological trauma in emergency centre patients in South Africa: A cross-sectional study.

Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 258 - 266
Published: May 1, 2017
Abstract
There is a paucity of data from emergency centers regarding (a) the prevalence of recurrent assault injury and prior psychological trauma, and (b) psychosocial predictors of assault-injury presentation. OBJECTIVE To address the above gaps to identify psychosocial needs and injury-prevention opportunities. METHOD Patients presenting with assault or unintentional injuries were recruited from 2 emergency centers (ECs; n = 200) and assessed for...
Paper Details
Title
Assault injury presentation and lifetime psychological trauma in emergency centre patients in South Africa: A cross-sectional study.
Published Date
May 1, 2017
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pages
258 - 266
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