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ArticleJournal of trauma and injury2022

The clinical pattern of intentional injuries at a primary Saudi Arabian trauma center.

Bader Hamza Shirah, Hamza Asaad Shirah, Ibrahim Abdulaziz Zabeery, Osama Abdulqader Sogair, Ahmed Medawi Alahmari, Wael Awad Alhaidari, Maher Hamdan Alamri, Waal Nafa Aljabri

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Bader Hamza ShirahKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6493-2155
Hamza Asaad ShirahDepartment of General Surgery, Al Ansar General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1983-8167
Ibrahim Abdulaziz ZabeeryDepartment of General Surgery, Al Madinah Al Monawarrah General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6835-752X
Osama Abdulqader SogairDepartment of General Surgery, Al Madinah Al Monawarrah General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0498-3940
Ahmed Medawi AlahmariDepartment of General Surgery, Al Madinah Al Monawarrah General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8711-2475
Wael Awad AlhaidariDepartment of Accidents and Emergency, Al Ansar General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5141-5260
Maher Hamdan AlamriDepartment of Emergency and Trauma, Al Ansar General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-1654-7812
Waal Nafa AljabriDepartment of Pharmacy, Al Ansar General Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8611-0865

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Purpose: The term "intentional injuries" refers to a spectrum of injuries resulting from self-inflicted injuries, interpersonal violence, and group acts of violence. Intentional injuries are underreported in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the characteristics of intentional injuries in patients who presented to the emergency department of a primary trauma center in Medina, Saudi Arabia in 2013. Methods: A prospective cohort database analysis of the clinical patterns and treatment outcomes of 252 patients who had intentional injuries between January and December 2013 was done. Results: The proportion of trauma patients with intentional injuries was 1.3%. The mean age was 34.2±9.4 years, 141 patients (56.0%) were male, and 111 (44.1%) were female (male to female ratio, 1.27:1). The majority (n=159, 63.1%) of injuries occurred at night. Most occurred outside the home (n=180, 71.0%). Financial problems (n=62, 24.6%) and social disputes (n=61, 24.2%) were the most common reasons. Sharp objects (n=93, 36.9%) were the most common weapons used. The head and neck were the most commonly injured areas (n=63, 54.4%). Superficial cuts (n=87, 34.5%), were the most common type of injury. Suturing of wounds (n=54, 21.4%) and surgical debridement (n=47, 18.7%) were the most commonly performed modalities of management. Conclusions: We conclude that intentional injuries in Saudi Arabia are a health care hazard that is, unfortunately, underreported. The clinical pattern is similar in most aspects to international reports but differs in certain features due to the specific religious and conservative characteristics of the community. Nationwide clinical studies are strongly recommended.

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EmergenciesSaudi ArabiaWounds and injuries

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