On the overlap of commercial sexual exploitation and intimate partner violence: an exploratory examination of trauma-related shame - Walker ED, Reid JA.
Every year, millions of people experience intimate partner violence (IPV) and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), with researchers increasingly discussing the overlap between these two forms of interpersonal violence. However, researchers have not yet us... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Occupation-specific risk estimates for suicide and non-fatal self-harm from a Swedish cohort of male construction workers followed 1987-2018 - Mehlig K, Tor én K, Lamontagne AD, Wahlström V, Nyberg J, Waern M, Aberg M.
OBJECTIVES: While suicidal behaviour has become less prevalent in non-manual workers in recent decades, rates have increased in manual workers. We aimed to identify occupations within the construction industry with excess risk of suicide and non-fatal self... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Narcissistic trauma: main characteristics and life impact - Spytska L.
Narcissistic trauma can lead to disruption of the personality functioning system. Therefore, it is important to study the persons who have it, their traits, the sphere of relationships, and strategies of social adaptation. The research aims to study narcis... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Mortality of traumatic chest injury and its predictors across sub-saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis, 2024 - Adal O, Tareke AA, Bogale EK, Anagaw TF, Tiruneh MG, Fenta ET, Endeshaw D, Delie AM.
INTRODUCTION: Globally, chest trauma remain as a prominent contributor to both morbidity and mortality. Notably, patients experiencing blunt chest trauma exhibit a higher mortality rate (11.65%) compared to those with penetrating chest trauma (5.63%). ... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Morbidity and length of stay after injury among people experiencing homelessness in North America - Silver CM, Thomas AC, Reddy S, Kirkendoll S, Nathens AB, Issa N, Patel PP, Plevin RE, Kanzaria HK, Stey AM.
IMPORTANCE: Traumatic injury is a leading cause of hospitalization among people experiencing homelessness. However, hospital course among this population is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether homelessness was associated with increased morbidit... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Mining injuries 2012-2019: using workers' compensation claims data from 35 states to identify rates and costs associated by nature of injury, event/exposure, and body part affected - Heberger JR, Wurzelbacher SJ.
This study summarized the frequency and cost of mining-related injuries. METHODS: Mining-related workers' compensation (WC) claims data from 35 states were summarized to report counts, claim rates, and costs for 2012-2019. These data wer... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Meta-analysis suggests trauma informed care for women subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) may be effective in reducing depression and anxiety in survivors - Crighton D, Towl G.
Commentary on: Chu YC, Wang HH, Chou FH, et al. Outcomes of trauma-informed care on the psychological health of women experiencing intimate partner violence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Sep 12. doi: 10.1111/jpm... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Low energy gunshot injuries: does removal of retained bullet fragmentation at the time of internal fixation reduce the risk of fracture related infection? - Olson A, Khan U, Wagner L, Davidson V, Diedring B, Bandovic I, Knapp PW, Fahs A, Afsari A, Best B.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of RBF (Retained Bullet Fragment) removal at the time of long bone fixation on FRI (fracture related infection) rates in low energy GSI (Gunshot Injury) related fractures. DESIGN: Retrospective Cohort Study SETTING... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Load management is essential to prevent season ending injuries in the National Basketball Association - Jildeh TR.
Each season, NBA athletes subject themselves to a physical season including a minimum of eighty-two games, intense travel, participation during holidays, innumerable training sessions, and for some, playoffs continuing into June. Intensity and fatigue may ... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Intimate partner violence and the role of breast imaging centers - Wahab RA, Chan M, Vijapura C, Brown AL, Asghar E, Frazee-Katz C, Mahoney MC.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former intimate partner. In the United States, one in three women will experience a form of IPV in their lifetime. Screening f... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Implementation of body worn camera: practical and ethical considerations - Foye U, Regan C, Wilson K, Ali R, Chadwick M, Thomas E, Allen-Lynn J, Allen-Lynn J, Dodhia S, Brennan G, Simpson A.
Body-worn cameras are increasingly being used as a violence prevention tool in inpatient mental health wards. However, there remains a limited understanding of this technology from an implementation perspective, such as protocols and best practice guidance... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Impact of triage systems on time to diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries - Nwizu M, Weiner T, Downs T, Krizo J, Mangira C, Cowan S, Mallat A, Heaney A.
BACKGROUND: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a potential complication from traumatic brain injury, with a 30-day mortality rate of 35-52%. Rapid diagnosis allows for earlier treatment, which impacts patient outcomes. A trauma activation (TA) is called whe... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Identity reconstruction following injury in dancers - Shiloh S, Halfon A.
OBJECTIVES: To explore reconstructed identities of dancers who experienced an injury, using a model of identity reconstruction post-injury. METHODS: An online questionnaire study with 145 dancers who had experienced a significant dance-related inju... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Healthcare providers' experience of identifying and caring for women subjected to sex trafficking: a qualitative study - Andersson M, Ormon K.
BACKGROUND: Men's violence against women, including human trafficking for sexual exploitation, is a severe threat to global health. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify and care for women subjected to human trafficking for sexual exploi... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Forced labor and transportation: multi-disciplinary perspectives - Yagci Sokat K, Auguste M, Wigle C, Baglin C.
Transportation plays a key role in combating human trafficking. This paper discusses data from the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST), from the first ever United States Department of Transportation Combating Human Trafficking in Transp... (Source: SafetyLit)
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