Table 1.
Comparison of ED admissions for sexual assault and domestic violence between March 4 and May 5 (n = 62 days) in 2018 (pre-COVID-19 period) and 2020 (COVID-19 period)
| 2018 | 2020 | Absolute difference | Percent relative reduction (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED admissions | ||||
| Total ED admissions | 30,371 | 20,370 | 10,001 | 32.93 |
| Mean weekly ED admissions | 3374.56 | 2263.33 | 1111.22 | 32.93 |
| Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program patients | ||||
| Total patients | 77 | 34 | 43 | 55.84 |
| Mean weekly patients | 8.55 | 3.89 | 4.66 | 54.50 |
| Case rate per 10,000 ED admissions | 25.35 | 17.18 | 8.17 | 32.23 |
| Sexual assault cases1 | ||||
| Total cases | 46 | 20 | 26 | 56.52 |
| Mean weekly cases | 5.11 | 2.22 | 2.89 | 56.56 |
| Case rate per 10,000 ED admissions | 15.15 | 9.82 | 5.33 | 35.18 |
| Physical assault cases | ||||
| Total cases | 33 | 17 | 16 | 48.48 |
| Mean weekly cases | 3.67 | 1.88 | 1.79 | 48.77 |
| Case rate per 10,000 ED admissions | 10.87 | 8.35 | 2.52 | 23.18 |
1The total sexual assault and physical assault do not sum to 100% as patients can experience both sexual and physical assaults