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Interpersonal violence hospitalisations for adolescents: a population-based study
Lynn B Meuleners1, Andy H Lee, Delia Hendrie
1School of Public Health, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|August 28, 2010
Summary
Young people aged 11-18 experiencing interpersonal violence hospitalizations are at risk of repeat admissions, especially those with prior mental illness. Identifying these vulnerable subgroups is key to prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Interpersonal violence is a significant public health issue affecting adolescents.
- Understanding risk factors for repeat hospitalizations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and characteristics of interpersonal violence hospitalizations in adolescents aged 11-18 years.
- To identify specific adolescent subgroups at higher risk for repeated hospital admissions due to violence.
Main Methods:
- A population-based, retrospective study was conducted using linked hospital morbidity and mental health records.
- Data from Western Australia between 1990 and 2004 were analyzed for adolescents aged 11-18.
Main Results:
- 3607 adolescents accounted for 4094 violence-related hospitalizations.
- Younger adolescents (11-14) with prior mental illness admissions faced higher risks of repeat violence hospitalizations (HR 2.81).
- Older adolescents (15-18) were at increased risk if female, Indigenous, from rural/remote areas, or with a history of mental illness.
Conclusions:
- Identifying high-risk subgroups is vital for preventing recurrent interpersonal violence.
- Adolescents with a history of mental illness require targeted attention and support to mitigate violence risks.
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