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Recurrent intentional injury.

W A Goins1, J Thompson, C Simpkins

  • 1Department of Surgery, District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, DC 20003.

Journal of the National Medical Association
|May 1, 1992
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Recurrent intentional injury (RII) affects a significant portion of assault-related trauma patients. Unemployment is a key risk factor for RII, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Recurrent intentional injury (RII) is a recognized clinical phenomenon.
  • Assault-related injuries present a significant burden on urban trauma centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of RII in assault-related injured patients.
  • To characterize patients with RII and identify associated risk factors.
  • To analyze the healthcare costs associated with RII.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 232 patients with penetrating abdominal trauma over 4 years.
  • Prospective study of 78 consecutive assault-related injured patients over 4 months.
  • Comparison of demographic and socioeconomic factors between RII and first-time injury groups.

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Main Results:

  • 33% of trauma patients had prior assault-related injuries; 45% in the prospective group had a history of assault-related hospitalization.
  • Males showed a 49% RII rate.
  • The RII group had higher unemployment rates and significantly greater hospital charges ($9673 vs. $6973).

Conclusions:

  • RII is a substantial issue in urban trauma populations.
  • Unemployment is a significant risk factor for recurrent assault-related injuries.
  • Interventions addressing unemployment may reduce RII incidence and associated healthcare costs.