@article{ref1,
title="Repeat assault injuries: a scoping review of the incidence and associated risk factors",
journal="Injury",
year="2022",
author="Strauss, Rachel and Menchetti, Isabella and Nantais, Jordan and Saunders, Natasha and Snider, Carolyn and Lightfoot, David and Gómez, David",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Individuals who experience assault are at high risk of being re-assaulted. Our objective was to identify reported incidences of re-assault and associated risk factors to better inform prevention strategies. <br><br>METHODS: We conducted a scoping review and searched databases (MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Reviews, and Scopus) and grey literature. We performed abstract and full-text screening, and abstracted incidence of re-assault and information related to age, sex, socioeconomic status, mental illness, and incarceration. <br><br>RESULTS: We included 32 articles. Studies varied based on setting where index assaults were captured (n=18 inpatient only, n=13 emergency department or inpatient, n=1 other). Reported incidences ranged from 0.8% over one month to 62% through the lifetime. Important risk factors identified include young age, low socioeconomic status, racialized groups, history of mental illness or substance use disorder, and history of incarceration. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Rates of re-assault are high and early intervention is necessary for prevention. We identified notable risk factors that require further in-depth analysis, including sex, gender and age-stratified analyses.   POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Key risk factors identified should inform timely and targeted intervention strategies for prevention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-1383",
doi="10.1016/j.injury.2022.08.019",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2022.08.019"
}