Citation

Brink O. Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. 2000; 120(6): 718-721.

Vernacular Title

Voldens senfolger set fra offerets synsvinkel.

Affiliation

Ulykkes Analyse Centret, Arhus Amtssygehus.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Norske Laegeforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10806887

Abstract

Hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments frequently treat victims of interpersonal violence. This study of 1,451 victims treated at the A&E departments of Aarhus University Hospital during a one-year period (1993-94) aims at illuminating some of the sequelae of victims. A questionnaire survey was carried out two years later to obtain information on medical after-treatment, the extent of sick leaves, and the victims' personal costs. One in two assault victims needed further medical treatment. 7.5% were admitted to hospital and 20% were referred to the out-patient clinic in the hospital or to follow-up treatment in general practice. The median sick leave period was eight days. Two years after the violence took place, 21.8% of all assault victims claimed that they had cosmetic sequelae, 14.7% had persistent pain. 38.1% said they were afraid to enter certain neighbourhoods or places; 41.2% had frequently or occasionally thought about the assault. The study has revealed some aspects of the personal costs, discomfort and trouble that victims of violence experience.

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