Increased Incidence of COVID-19 Infections Amongst Interpersonal Violence Patients

Henry, Reynold; Matsushima, Kazuhide; Baertsch, Hans; Henry, Rachel N.; Ghafil, Cameron; Roberts, Sidney; Cutri, Raffaelo; Liasidis, Panagiotis; Inaba, Kenji; Δημητριάδης, Δημήτριος

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2021.04.024

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“…Some of these studies included time periods encompassing the start of the pandemic itself (January 2020) [11 ▪▪ ,15 ▪ ,16 ▪ ], whereas others specifically examined time periods during which stay-at-home orders were in place in their respective states [4 ▪▪ ,10 ▪ ,12 ▪ ,13 ▪ ,17 ▪▪ ]. As such, it is difficult to make definitive conclusions on whether the observed decline in trauma volumes can be attributed to the virus itself or to the stay-at-home orders.…”

Section: Impact Of Coronavirus 2019 On Trauma Volumesmentioning

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“…Being injured as a result of interpersonal violence (e.g. blunt assault, SW, GSW) was an independent risk factor for a positive COVID-19 screen at the time of admission (OR 2.4) [4 ▪▪ ]. One proposed explanation was that interpersonal violence generally requires close physical contact, which may not be true of other trauma mechanisms such as MVCs.…”

Section: Impact Of Coronavirus 2019 On Mechanisms Of Injurymentioning

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“…In preparation, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma published a guidance document providing recommendations on how to maintain adequate trauma center access and care during a pandemic [2]. This guideline proved to be critical, as many areas of the country experienced increases in interpersonal violence during the pandemic [3,4 ▪▪ ].…”

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The impact of coronavirus 2019 on trauma

Emigh

Clark²,

Schellenberg³

2022

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

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Purpose of reviewThe relationship between trauma and the ongoing global coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is still largely unclear. This comprehensive review of recent studies examining overall trauma volumes, mechanisms of injury, and outcomes after trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic was performed to better understand the impact of the pandemic on trauma patients.Recent findingsIn the early stages of the pandemic, the overall volumes of patients seen in many major trauma centers had decreased; however, these rates largely returned to historical baselines after the cessation of stay-at-home orders. An increasing proportion of trauma patients were injured by penetrating mechanisms during the pandemic. Being a victim of interpersonal violence was an independent risk factor for COVID-19 infection. In two studies utilizing propensity score-matched analysis among trauma patients, COVID-19 infection was associated with a five- to sixfold increase in mortality risk as compared to uninfected patients.SummaryConsequences of the COVID-19 pandemic include increased financial stressors, job loss, mental illness, and illegal drug use, all of which are known risk factors for trauma. This is particularly true among vulnerable patient populations such as racial minority groups and low socioeconomic status patients. To lessen the impact of COVID-19 on trauma patients, increased awareness of the problem and heightened emphasis on injury prevention must be made.

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The impact of coronavirus 2019 on trauma

Emigh

Clark²,

Schellenberg³

2022

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

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“…These factors likely contributed to the significant rise in IPV-related injuries and emergency room visits during the pandemic 26 27. One study even found a higher incidence of COVID-19 in trauma patients with injuries due to IPV 28. While there are many ways in which COVID-19 compounded the struggles faced by IPV victims, it has also highlighted some of the greatest systemic barriers to providing resources for those experiencing or at risk for experiencing abuse.…”

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Screening and intervention for intimate partner violence at trauma centers and emergency departments: an evidence-based systematic review from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Teichman

Bonne

Rattan

et al. 2023

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

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BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue with a substantial burden on society. Screening and intervention practices vary widely and there are no standard guidelines. Our objective was to review research on current practices for IPV prevention in emergency departments and trauma centers in the USA and provide evidenced-based recommendations.MethodsAn evidence-based systematic review of the literature was conducted to address screening and intervention for IPV in adult trauma and emergency department patients. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations methodology was used to determine the quality of evidence. Studies were included if they addressed our prespecified population, intervention, control, and outcomes questions. Case reports, editorials, and abstracts were excluded from review.ResultsSeven studies met inclusion criteria. All seven were centered around screening for IPV; none addressed interventions when abuse was identified. Screening instruments varied across studies. Although it is unclear if one tool is more accurate than others, significantly more victims were identified when screening protocols were implemented compared with non-standardized approaches to identifying IPV victims.ConclusionOverall, there were very limited data addressing the topic of IPV screening and intervention in emergency medical settings, and the quality of the evidence was low. With likely low risk and a significant potential benefit, we conditionally recommend implementation of a screening protocol to identify victims of IPV in adults treated in the emergency department and trauma centers. Although the purpose of screening would ultimately be to provide resources for victims, no studies that assessed distinct interventions met our inclusion criteria. Therefore, we cannot make specific recommendations related to IPV interventions.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020219517.

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Recognising the heterogeneity of Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA

Lyeo,

Liberda,

Ahmed

et al. 2024

bmjph

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ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, as reflected in the growing literature. However, Indigenous Peoples are often homogenised, with key differences often overlooked, failing to capture the complexity of issues and may lead to suboptimal public health policy-making. The objective of this review was to assess the extent to which the heterogeneity of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA has been reflected in COVID-19 research.DesignThis study took the form of a scoping review.Data sourcesMedline, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science were searched for studies investigating COVID-19 pandemic outcomes among Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The search dates included January 2019 to January 2024.Eligibility criteriaAll citations yielded by this search were subjected to title and abstract screening, full-text review and data extraction. We included original, peer-reviewed research investigating COVID-19-related outcomes among Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA.Data extraction and synthesisData extraction was conducted as an iterative process, reaching consensus between two of the study authors. All included studies were analysed through a combination of quantitative descriptive summary and qualitative thematic analysis.ResultsOf the 9795 citations found by the initial search, 428 citations were deemed eligible for inclusion. Of these citations: 72.9% compared Indigenous participants to non-Indigenous participants; 10.0% aggregated Indigenous and non-white participants; and 17.1% provided findings for Indigenous participants exclusively.ConclusionsBy overlooking the heterogeneity that exists among Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, researchers and policy-makers run the risk of masking inequities and the unique needs of groups of Indigenous Peoples. This may lead to inefficient policy recommendations and unintentionally perpetuate health disparities during public health crises.

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Increased Incidence of COVID-19 Infections Amongst Interpersonal Violence Patients

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

The impact of coronavirus 2019 on trauma

The impact of coronavirus 2019 on trauma

Screening and intervention for intimate partner violence at trauma centers and emergency departments: an evidence-based systematic review from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Recognising the heterogeneity of Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA

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