Table 2.
Types and perpetrators of violence experienced by patients presenting before and after the COVID-19 emergency declaration (n=502)
| Variable | Pre–COVID-19 (n=266) | Post–COVID-19 (n=236) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of violence | |||
| Physical assault | 130 (48.9) | 117 (49.6) | 0.88 |
| Sexual assault | 34 (12.8) | 42 (17.8) | 0.12 |
| Gunshot wound | 71 (26.7) | 61 (25.9) | 0.34 |
| Motor vehicle collision | 8 (3.0) | 4 (1.7) | 0.83 |
| Robbery | 12 (4.5) | 5 (2.1) | 0.14 |
| Stalking/harassment | 4 (1.5) | 1 (0.4) | 0.22 |
| Other | 7 (2.6) | 6 (2.5) | 0.95 |
| Perpetrator | |||
| Partner | 67 (25.2) | 73 (30.9) | 0.15 |
| Stranger | 65 (24.4) | 52 (22.0) | 0.53 |
| Family member | 28 (10.5) | 22 (9.3) | 0.65 |
| Acquaintance | 47 (17.7) | 29 (12.3) | 0.09 |
| Unspecified | 59 (22.2) | 60 (25.4) | 0.39 |
Values are presented as number (%). Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.