Frequency of Dental Trauma in Cases of Assault and Domestic Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dental Trauma in Assault and Domestic Abuse

Authors

  • Sara Jamil Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Jehan Alam Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Ilyas Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Fatmah Bahzad Department of Oral Medicine, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Nida Talpur Department of Community Dentistry, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
  • Samra Bokhari Dental Department, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Khalil Department of Community Dentistry, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1427

Keywords:

Dental trauma, assault, domestic abuse, cross-sectional study, forensic dental evaluation, public health, SPSS analysis.

Abstract

Background: Assault and domestic abuse are significant public health concerns worldwide, often resulting in various physical injuries, including dental trauma. Understanding the frequency of dental trauma in these contexts is crucial for targeted healthcare interventions.
Objective: To determine the frequency of dental trauma among victims of assault and domestic abuse.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi from June 2023 to June 2024. All patients presenting with assault and domestic violence were evaluated for dental trauma, excluding those with injuries due to poor periodontal conditions or self-inflicted trauma. Comprehensive clinical and radiological assessments were performed, and forensic dental reports were documented. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests applied to assess associations, considering p ≤ 0.05 as significant.
Results: Out of 105 patients (mean age 36.18 ± 13.83 years), 81.9% were male. Dental trauma was observed in 71.4% of cases, with no significant association between gender and type of trauma (p = 0.821).
Conclusion: The high frequency of dental trauma among assault and domestic abuse victims highlights the need for integrated medical and dental interventions to improve victim care.

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Published

2024-09-03

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Jamil, S., Jehan Alam, Muhammad Ilyas, Fatmah Bahzad, Nida Talpur, Samra Bokhari, & Muhammad Khalil. (2024). Frequency of Dental Trauma in Cases of Assault and Domestic Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study: Dental Trauma in Assault and Domestic Abuse. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1427

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4, Issue 3 - July to September 2024

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