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Violence and Abuse: A Pandemic Within a Pandemic.
Paula J Whiteman1, Wendy L Macias-Konstantopoulos2,3,4,5, Pryanka Relan6,7
1Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 1, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders led to increased violence, abuse, and neglect.
- This violence disproportionately affected marginalized populations, including women, children, Black individuals, and those with lower socioeconomic status.
- The rise in violence presented a significant public health crisis within the pandemic.
Approach:
- A literature review examined the pandemic's impact on domestic violence, child and elder abuse, human trafficking, and gun violence.
- The review identified common themes and causes contributing to pandemic-related violence.
- Suggestions were developed to mitigate risks during current and future pandemics.
Key Points:
- Pandemic control measures had unintended consequences, increasing risks of violence.
- Marginalized groups were particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related violence.
- Emergency departments served as a crucial safety net for violence survivors during the pandemic.
Conclusions:
- Hospitals and emergency departments must prepare to support violence survivors in future health crises.
- Strengthening victim support services is essential for public health resilience.
- Addressing the root causes of violence is critical for pandemic preparedness.
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