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KMID : 1039620180080020244
Korean Journal of Family Practice
2018 Volume.8 No. 2 p.244 ~ p.251
Victimization Characteristics and Severity of Physical Injury by Domestic Violence
Park Cheol-Woo

Lee Seock-Hwan
Choi Deag-Yoon
Yang Hye-Young
Abstract
Background: Domestic violence is increasing every year, and is a crime that causes physical, emotional, and mental injuries. The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the early detection and treatment of domestic violence victims in primary care by analyzing basic victimization characteristics and physical injuries in these victims.

Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed the initial interview and medical records of 239 victims of domestic violence who visited Sunflower Center and Emergency Center from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. We analyzed the basic characteristics of the victimization and correlation by identifying the type, anatomical location, and severity of the physical injuries.

Results: Of the 239 victims of domestic violence examined in this study, 191 (79.9%) were physically injured by a ssailants, and their average New Injury Severity Score was 2.93 points. The types of injuries included contusions, abrasions, lacerations, fractures, subconjunctival hemorrhages, perforation of tympanic membranes, tooth fractures, and subarachnoid hemorrhages. Most of the physical injuries were observed in the face, upper extremities, and head and neck areas. Of the 47 victims who visited the medical center, 45 (95.7%) persons were physically injured, and the average severity score was 5.40¡¾4.15, which was higher than that of the other group (P£¼0.000).

Conclusion: Active initial intervention of doctors is needed because most instances of domestic violence are accompanied by physical injuries. When a female trauma patient visits a medical center, the doctors should promptly and accurately check for the existence of domestic violence through physical examination and history taking.
KEYWORD
Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse, Spouse Abuse, Date Violence
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