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Psychiatric Illness and Clinical Negligence: When Can “Secondary Victims” Successfully Claim for Damages? Recent Developments from the United Kingdom
On January 11, 2024, the United Kingdom (U.K.) Supreme Court rendered its judgment in Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust , restricting the...
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Psychopathy and proclivity to accept rape myths as predictors of negative attitudes towards victims of rape: the moderating role of narcissism
BackgroundRape myths may harm those who have been sexually assaulted, according to the past literature. This study looked at the associations between...
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Prevalence of airway patency and air pocket in critically buried avalanche victims - a sco** review
IntroductionSurvival of critically buried avalanche victims is directly dependent on the patency of the airway and the victims’ ability to breathe....
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Online and school bullying roles: are bully-victims more vulnerable in nonsuicidal self-injury and in psychological symptoms than bullies and victims?
BackgroundBullying leads to adverse mental health outcomes and it has also been linked to nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in community adolescents. It...
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Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
BackgroundHealth outcomes among Agent Orange/dioxin (dioxin) victims are significant due to many individuals requiring daily assistance, informal...
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Novel Genetic Variants Associated with Primary Myocardial Fibrosis in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
AbstractMyocardial fibrosis is a common finding in victims of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Whole exome sequencing was performed in 127 victims of SCD...
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Interpersonal violence against people with intellectual disabilities in São Paulo, Brazil: characteristics of victims, perpetrators and referrals
IntroductionInterpersonal violence is a phenomenon that can occur with different people and conditions. However, people with intellectual...
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Social Support Seeking Among Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Analysis of Lived Experiences
PurposeIntimate partner violence against women is a major source of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. In this study, 131 testimonies of...
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Earthquake victims in focus: a cross-sectional examination of trauma and management in intensive care unit
BackgroundAfter the Kahramanmaras earthquake of February 6, 2023, the disaster of the century, a significant number of victims were admitted to...
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Prevalence and Characteristics of People with Disabilities Among Abused Victims in Saudi Arabia
BackgroundAbuse is an ongoing public health issue that results in increased morbidity and mortality rates. Abuse against individuals with...
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Secondary blast injury: radiological characteristics of shrapnel injuries in children
PurposeThe aim of this study is to examine the radiological images of child victims suffering from secondary blast injuries, to reveal organ-based...
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Structural and Institutional Barriers to Help-Seeking among Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Ghana
PurposeThe literature shows that the majority of Ghanaian women who experience IPV do not seek help, but there is limited understanding of the...
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What is the Impact of Human Trafficking on the Biopsychosocial Health of Victims: A Systematic Review
The health consequences of human trafficking have been poorly researched compared to other aspects of this crime. A systematic review was carried out...
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Formal support services and (dis)empowerment of domestic violence victims: perspectives from women survivors in Ghana
BackgroundAs part of efforts to prevent violence against women, several countries have institutionalized formal support services including...
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Victim blaming, prior history to sexual victimization, support for sexually assaulted friends, and rape myths acceptance as predictors of attitudes towards rape victims in the general population of Pakistan
BackgroundIndividuals who have been sexually assaulted often turn to their friends for comfort and support. Responses to such disclosures vary...
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Child maltreatment among victims of violent death: an analysis of national violent death reporting system data, 2014–2018
BackgroundLimited information is known about the impact of childhood maltreatment on lifetime risk of violent death. This study aimed to compare...
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Experiences of elder abuse: a qualitative study among victims in Sweden
BackgroundElder abuse is underreported and undertreated. Methods for prevention and intervention are being developed, but the knowledge guiding such...
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Informal Supporters of Elder Abuse Victims: Who Are They and What Is Their Experience Seeking Help?
This study examined the characteristics and experiences of informal supporters of elder abuse victims, including family members, friends, and...
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“I just couldn’t cope with it, you know? I just couldn’t believe that she was gone”: The Portrayal of Co-victims’ Grief in True Crime Podcasts about Missing (but Presumed Killed) Women
PurposeTrue crime, a subset of crime-focused media that turns real cases into entertainment for the public’s consumption, regularly features...
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Civilian war victims in Afghanistan: five-year report from the Kabul EMERGENCY NGO hospital
BackgroundAfghanistan has been plagued by war for more than 30 years, but little is known about the civilian cost of such a long-lasting conflict. In...
