Physical assault related injuries in Western Nepal – A hospital based retrospective study

Subba, S.H.; Binu, V S; Menezes, Ritesh G.; Kumar, Vishwajeet; Rana, Manu

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2010.02.001

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“…1 Nepal follow same patter in term of occurrence of physical assault as seen in different region of the world with local and socio-cultural differences. 2 In a study by Subba et al, physical assault's median age was 29 years and female had higher age in contrast to male.…”

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Metallic Axe Causing Cranial Injury: A Case Report

Yadav¹,

Sheikh²

2020

Eastern Green Neurosurg.

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Axe as the weapon holds features of both sharp and blunt forces. Physical assault in our community is generally noticed but with such unique weapon is not frequently heard. Homicidal inflicting injury to the head is common in physical assault. Many cases are being admitted with a history of head injury with blunt objects and sharp objects but very few cases are being documented in literature about the use of axe as a weapon. Here is presented a case of 46-year-old right handed male patient form a village in Siraha was brought to the emergency department with the history of physical assault with sharp edged metallic axe.

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Metallic Axe Causing Cranial Injury: A Case Report

Yadav¹,

Sheikh²

2020

Eastern Green Neurosurg.

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“…16 This could be due to their active participation in risk-taking behaviours, greater activity outdoors, consideration of violence as an accepted strategy for resolving conflict, and the inherently more aggressive nature of males. 11,12,14,17 In total, most victims were 25-34 years old. In females, most of the victims were in the same age group, but most of the male victims were found in a younger age group (18- of all physical violence victims.…”

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“…Similar results were also reported in studies in India, Nepal and Tanzania. 12,14,17 A survey in Iran also reported that 50% of the wound types found were superficial wounds. 16 In this study, there were no firearm wounds, as reported by the research from Pakistan and India.…”

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“…10,14 The predominance of head and neck injuries was also reported by studies performed in Tanzania and Nepal. 12,17 More than half of physical violence victims had 1 body region linked to the wound (53.4%), while 0.1% of the total physical violence victims had 7 body regions linked to the wound. Wounds on the genitals were found only in adult males (n=3, 0.1%).…”

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Physical violence cases in Pekanbaru, Indonesia: a 5 years retrospective study

Afandi

2018

Maj Kedokt Andalas

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Violence is a global public health problem. This study aims to identify the prevalence and patterns of injury among physical violence victims in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Forensic Medical Service Center Bhayangkara Hospital Pekanbaru. All medicolegal reports of physical violence victims from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014 were studied for the prevalence of physical violence cases using basic data, such as sex, age, occupation, and forensic examination findings. Results: The average prevalence of sexual violence was 51.47/100,000 population/year. The total number of cases was 5,206, of which 75.7% were males. The 18-34-year-old age groups accounted for the highest proportion of cases for both genders. Bruises and abrasions were the most frequently found injuries (67.8% and 57.3%, respectively), with the head being the most common injury sites. The majority of victims had blunt and mild degree of injuries (85.6% and 83.8%, respectively). Conclusions: the prevalence of physical violence cases was high among study populated. Although most of the victims had non-fatal injury but physical violence can affect all age group and both genders.

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“…Jenis luka memar yang ditemukan pada penelitian ini sesuai dengan penelitian di Nepal tahun 2009, dimana memar merupakan jenis luka terbanyak yaitu 28,7% dari 1372 jenis luka, dengan regio terbanyak pada kepala dan leher sebagai lokasi luka yang terbanyak yang ditemukan sebesar 57,06%. 12,13 Kondisi selaput dara yang banyak ditemukan adalah robekan lama (68,33%), dimana hal ini sesuai dengan penelitian yang dilakukan di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Pekanbaru pada periode tahun 2010-2014 ditemukan robekan lama (48%) yang merupakan kondisi selaput dara terbanyak pada kejahatan seksual. 12 Pada penelitian ini, pemeriksaan anus hanya dilakukan pada 3 kasus dari 120 kasus yang diperiksa di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Dumai.…”

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Profil Kasus Kekerasan Seksual terhadap Perempuan dan Anak yang Diperiksa di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Dumai (2009-2013)

Indrayana

2017

J Kesehat Melayu

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ABSTRAKKekerasan seksual merupakan permasalahan hukum di masyarakat dan pelanggaran hak asasi manusia yang serius. Kekerasan seksual adalah salah satu dari kejahatan yang angka peningkatan kasus yang tinggi dan kasus kejahatan yang paling serius. Angka kekerasan seksual meningkat setiap tahunnya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian cross sectional dengan metode total sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 120 kasus kekerasan seksual dari tahun 2009 sampai 2014. Secara umum, korban berjenis kelamin perempuan (99,1%) dengan usia 0-18 tahun (95,8%) dan merupakan seorang pelajar (59,17%). Kasus paling sering adalah kasus kekerasan (95,83%) dengan kekerasan tumpul (99,16%), dimana sebagian besar korban memiliki robekan lama pada selaput dara (68,33%). Kepolisian yang paling banyak meminta pembuatan Visum et repertum dari kekerasan seksual adalah kepolisian resor Kota Dumai (76,67%). Kata kunci: kekerasan seksual, Visum et Repertum, Dumai ABSTRACT Sexual abuse is a serious public health and human right problem. Sexual abuse is one of the most rapidly increasing and the most serious violence crimes. The number of sexual abuse cases is increasing annually. This study is a cross

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Physical assault related injuries in Western Nepal – A hospital based retrospective study

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Metallic Axe Causing Cranial Injury: A Case Report

Metallic Axe Causing Cranial Injury: A Case Report

Physical violence cases in Pekanbaru, Indonesia: a 5 years retrospective study

Profil Kasus Kekerasan Seksual terhadap Perempuan dan Anak yang Diperiksa di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Dumai (2009-2013)

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