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ArticlePediatric surgery international2024

Pediatric trauma during the COVID-19 lockdown: caregiver abuse and self-harm in a vulnerable population.

Yang Yang Lee, Lynette Mee Ann Loo, Eileen Oh, Ivy Wei Ling Ang, Raj Kumar Menon

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Yang Yang LeeDepartment of Paediatric Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat-University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. yang_yang_lee@nuhs.edu.sg.
Lynette Mee Ann LooDivision of General Surgery and Trauma, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Eileen OhKhoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Ivy Wei Ling AngKhoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Raj Kumar MenonDivision of General Surgery and Trauma, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

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purposeThis retrospective cohort study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma cases in Singapore's National University Hospital from January 2015 to July 2021. The pandemic prompted unprecedented measures, altering societal dynamics. The study hypothesizes a reduction in major trauma incidents during the pandemic period.

methodsThis is a single-center retrospective study including all pediatric patients presenting with trauma-related ICD-9 codes, and an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than 8. Patients were stratified into two time periods: pre-pandemic (January 2015 to March 2020) and pandemic (April 2020 to July 2021) periods.

resultsOut of 254 pediatric trauma cases, 201 occurred pre-pandemic, and 53 during the pandemic. While overall trauma incidence remained similar, the pandemic period saw a shift in injury patterns. Home-based falls increased, vehicular accidents decreased, while deliberate self-harm and caregiver abuse rose significantly. The incidence of serious trauma attributed to non-accidental injury increased during the pandemic.

conclusionThe study reveals changing trauma patterns, emphasizing the importance of understanding societal impacts during pandemics. Notably cases of deliberate self-harm and caregiver abuse surged, echoing global concerns highlighted in other studies during the pandemic. The study underscores the need to preempt physical and psychological stressors in vulnerable populations during future pandemics.

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COVID-19Self-Injurious BehaviorVulnerable PopulationsWounds and InjuriesAdolescentCaregiversChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantInjury Severity ScoreMalePandemicsRetrospective StudiesCOVID-19Non-accidental injuryPediatric traumaSelf-harm

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