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Understanding the Personalities of Patients Who Sustained Minor Injuries Attending the Emergency Department in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

  • 0Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia.
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences : Mjms +

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October 13, 2025

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October 13, 2025

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Summary

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Certain personality traits influence injury risk. High extraversion increases injury likelihood, while openness offers protection. This highlights the need for personality-based injury prevention strategies.

Area Of Science

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Trauma Research

Background

  • Road traffic accidents and falls represent a significant global health burden.
  • Psychosocial factors, particularly personality traits, are underexplored in Malaysian injury studies.
  • This research examines the link between personality traits and minor injury occurrence in Malaysia.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the influence of the Big Five personality traits on minor injury risk.
  • To assess personality traits using the Universiti Sains Malaysia Personality Inventory (USMaP-i).
  • To identify individuals at higher risk for injuries based on personality profiles.

Main Methods

  • A cross-sectional study involving 150 adult patients at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  • Comparison of personality traits between injured patients and a control group.
  • Statistical analysis using independent t-tests, chi-square tests, and multiple logistic regression (MLR).

Main Results

  • Elevated extraversion scores were associated with increased injury risk.
  • Openness to experience demonstrated a protective effect against injuries.
  • Males exhibited a 2.8-fold higher injury likelihood compared to females; other traits showed no significant association.

Conclusions

  • Extraversion and openness significantly impact injury risk, suggesting psychological factors are crucial.
  • Findings support personality-based screening and targeted interventions for injury prevention.
  • Integrating psychological and behavioral factors into safety measures can enhance prevention strategies.

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