Premium
Pattern of oral–maxillofacial trauma stemming from interpersonal physical violence and determinant factors
Author(s) -
Ferreira Meire Coelho,
Batista Anne Margareth,
Ferreira Fernanda de Oliveira,
RamosJorge Maria Letícia,
Marques Leandro Silva
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/edt.12047
Subject(s) - medicine , facial trauma , dental trauma , interpersonal violence , concussion , mandibular fracture , logistic regression , poison control , injury prevention , dentistry , oral and maxillofacial surgery , emergency medicine , surgery
Background/Aim Facial trauma is among the most common types of injury. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and pattern of oral–maxillofacial trauma stemming from interpersonal physical violence ( IPV ) and determine whether IPV is factor associated with oral–maxillofacial trauma. Materials and methods A retrospective analysis was conducted of 790 complete patient charts for data on the type of IPV for the gender, area of residence (urban or rural), age and type of trauma. Statistical analysis involved the chi‐squared test ( P < 0.05), univariate/multivariate P oisson, and logistic regression ( P < 0.20). Type of oral–maxillofacial trauma was the dependent variable. Socio‐demographic status and type of IPV were the independent variables. Results One hundred forty (17.7%) individuals had oral–maxillofacial injuries stemming from IPV [80 (10.1%) due to urban violence ( UV ) and 42 (5.3%) due to domestic violence ( DV )]. DV was more prevalent among females (69%), and UV was more prevalent among males (67.5%). The most common types of trauma were facial contusion and laceration, dental concussion, and mandibular fracture. Age and UV were explanatory factors for mandibular fracture. Females from rural areas and who suffered DV were more likely to exhibit facial contusion and dental concussion. Conclusions Interpersonal physical violence was identified as a factor associated with oral–maxillofacial trauma, specifically mandibular fracture, facial contusion, and dental concussion.