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Challenges of emergency evacuation of residential areas caused by chemical release due to the earthquake: a Natech event scenario
Conclusions: The emergency evacuation challenges were discussed in 4 viewpoints, disrupted or interrupted rescue and firefighting operation, unnecessary evacuation, frequent evacuation, and evacuation behavior. The measures such as revising and updating emergency evacuation maps; public informing, training, preparedness; providing protocols and training for operational and therapeutic response teams; and coordination improvement can help resilience increasing to such disasters. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - January 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Parvin Shafiei Moghaddam, Katayoun Jahangiri, Sanaz Sohrabizadeh, Nemat Hassani, Mohammad Hoseini Moghaddam , Ghazaleh Monazami Tehrani Source Type: research

Co-occurrence of adult abuse and child abuse: analysis of the phenomenon
Conclusions: Summing up, in households where violence between adults is observed, actions should be taken to prevent violence against children. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - January 10, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marta Kozybska, Marta Giezek, Paulina Zabielska, Barbara Masna, Jacek Ciechowicz, Monika Paszkiewicz, Artur Kotwas, Beata Karakiewicz Source Type: research

How to reduce Domestic Violence against married women? a mixed methods study from rural Tamil Nadu
Conclusions: The prevalence of spousal DV was found to be high. Current alcohol consumption and controlling behavior of the husband were the important determinants of domestic violence. Key informants suggested interprofessional approach consisting of deaddiction services, women empowerment and strengthening of family life to address the problem of DV. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - November 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Arulmozhi Madhivanan, Amol R Dongre Source Type: research

Business and property types experiencing excess violentcrime: a micro-spatial analysis
Conclusions: All property-types had outlier establishments experiencing elevated counts of violent crimes. Furthermore, the 25 most violent properties in the city demonstrated remarkable diversity in property-type. Further studies assessing the risk of violent crime among additional property-types may aid in violence prevention. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - November 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Daniel A. Bowen, Kurtis M. Anthony, Steven A. Sumner Source Type: research

Predictors of swimming pool supervision for caregivers of toddlers
Conclusion: Results suggest that supervision behavior while toddlers are in a swimming pool may be inadequate. Low water safety knowledge and attitudes about what constitutes quality supervision are related to pool supervision behavior and changing these may reduce drowning risk. Caregivers should be encouraged to not reduce supervision as their toddlers gain water competency and if they have a home pool. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - July 24, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Molly B Johnson, Elizabeth D Boriack, Carlee M McConnell, Stewart R Williams, Jessica A Naiditch, Karla A Lawson Source Type: research

Faculty members' earthquake preparedness levels and their related factors: a cross-sectional study from a university in a high-risk earthquake zone in Turkey
Conclusions:This study showed that earthquake preparedness levels among the faculty members are insufficient and suggests that motivation of the faculty members ’ motivation to be appropriately prepared for future earthquake case should be increased. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - July 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Raziye Ozdemir, Cigdem Demir, Binali Catak Source Type: research

Determining factors on volunteers' presence in hospital response to disasters and emergencies: a qualitative study
Conclusion: Exploring effective factors as regards volunteers ' presence in hospital response phase in disasters to adopt a policy based on the experiences of managers and heads of health can help planners to provide effective design and implementation. It can scientifically contribute to disaster risk management and hospital emergency response in Iran. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - July 10, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Forouzandeh Jannat, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh, Kiyoumars Allahbakhshi, Javad Aghazadeh-Attari, Saeedeh Nateghinia, Iraj Mohebbi Source Type: research

Identification of household dangers by parents from adult versus child visual perspective
Conclusions: Although video height (perspective) did not influence the number of hazards identified in the bedroom, parents who observed the kitchen video taken at a child ’s height identified more hazards than those viewing a video at adult height. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - July 10, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jackson Vane, Lynne Fullerton, Robert Sapien Source Type: research

Serum amylase as a prognostic marker of organophosphate poisoning
Conclusion: Among patients with OP poisoning, higher serum amylase than normal was associated with severe clinical course and increased risk for mortality. Determination of serum amylase can be effective in the quick prediction of the outcome. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - June 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehdi Zobeiri Source Type: research

The mitigating effect of low firearm background check requirements on firearm homicides in border states
Conclusion: This study provides evidence that there may be a mitigating effect on the reduction of firearm homicides in states that require background checks or PTP on private sales when there is a state in close proximity that did not have these laws. Limited counties at certain distances may have contributed to the insignificant findings in other models. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - May 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Todd R. Ashworth, Claudia A. Kozinetz Source Type: research

Supporting the victims of domestic violence in Iran: two decades of effort
For years there were no organized supporting system helping victims of domestic violence in Iran. 16 years ago Ministry of Interior started a national survey which led to try legislating bills in order to improve preventive and supporting services. This has inspired many health care professionals, including Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Training, to pursue this field for research. Since then, many studies has been done; which were reviewed in this paper. We tried to build a stepping stone for the future researchers and activists, since despite all what has been done, still there is no legislated bill or enough ...
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - April 24, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Faraneh Ghaffarihosseini, Amir Hossein Jalali Nadoushan, Kaveh Alavi, Jafar Bolhari Source Type: research

A model to explain road traffic data collection and registry in Iran: a grounded theory
Conclusion: The most important theory is “separated registration” and non-systematic registry system of road traffic injury data which is shown in a conceptual model. The findings of this study will help policymakers for better understanding the collecting and recording of RTI information. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - April 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sakineh Sharifian, Reza Khani-Jazani, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh, Homayou Sadeghi-Bazargani; Mohammad Hossein Vaziri; Reza Mohammadi Source Type: research

Identifying indicators and evaluation steps with suggestions for improving trauma care in Iran: experts ’ perspective
Conclusions: According to experts ’ viewpoints, trauma is a very important issue, because it involves young people. They believed that having indicators covering all aspects of care assist health managers and policymakers to understand under-standard performance. These indicators should be used in the form of a specific evaluation program and related to Iran context. Besides, reforming macro policies, planning, development of infrastructures, and education was some recommendations of experts to improve trauma care. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - April 7, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yalda Mousazadeh, Ali Janati, Mahboub Pouraghaei, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani Source Type: research

Barriers to using a helmet among motorcyclist students: a qualitative study
Conclusion: Different factors in micro and macro dimensions play a role in the use of helmets among motorcyclists. Consideration of these factors by the relevant organizations in the field of traffic can increase the use of helmets. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - April 7, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Vahid Ranaei, Zahra Hosseini, Sakineh Dadipoor Source Type: research

Brain injuries: health care capacity and policy in Georgia
Conclusion: Even among the largest, most highly specialized hospitals in Georgia, TBI care varies in terms of diagnostic and treatment protocols. While TBI specialists are available, diagnostic equipment often is not. Gaps in pre-hospital coordination and access to rehabilitation services exist and provide areas of focus for future investment in reducing TBI burden. (Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research)
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - February 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Eka Burkadze, Nino Chikhladze, George Lobzhanidze, Nino Chkhaberidze, Corinne Peek-Asa Source Type: research