1. [Domestic Violence at the University Emergency Department Bern: A Retrospective Analysis from 2006 to 2016].
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Hostettler-Blunier S, Raoussi A, Johann S, Ricklin M, Klukowska-Rötzler J, Utiger S, Exadaktylos A, and Brodmann Maeder M
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Asphyxia diagnosis, Asphyxia epidemiology, Cohort Studies, Craniocerebral Trauma diagnosis, Craniocerebral Trauma epidemiology, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Cross-Sectional Studies, Domestic Violence legislation & jurisprudence, Domestic Violence trends, Extremities injuries, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Referral and Consultation legislation & jurisprudence, Retrospective Studies, Spouse Abuse legislation & jurisprudence, Switzerland, Young Adult, Domestic Violence statistics & numerical data, Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data, Spouse Abuse statistics & numerical data, Wounds and Injuries epidemiology
- Abstract
Domestic Violence at the University Emergency Department Bern: A Retrospective Analysis from 2006 to 2016 Abstract. Domestic Violence (DV) is considered as one of the largest medical risks worldwide. In Switzerland, DV is defined as offence requiring public prosecution since 2004. The present retrospective cohort study aims to investigate cases of DV in one of the largest Swiss emergency departments. The aggressors are predominantly male and either (ex-)partner or (ex-)husband of the victim. The head and the extremities are most often injured. Strangulation was documented in 16 % of the cases. Prevalence in our ED is very low with 0.07 % in 2016 (overall 0.09 % 2006-2016) and much lower compared with international data. We assume that we face many unreported cases and that victims are reluctant to seek medical help. Healthcare professionals should receive regular education in domestic violence, standards of care must be defined, and a sensitive and open-minded communication style is essential.
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- 2018
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