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Citation

Wiggers J, Tindall J, Gillham K, Lecathelinais C. Inj. Prev. 2012; 18(Suppl 1): A46-A47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040580d.29

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background Licensed premises in entertainment precincts are associated with higher levels of alcohol-related harm. In 2008, additional licensing conditions were imposed on a number of hotels in the main entertainment precinct of Newcastle, NSW (Australia). These included reduced trading hours, lock-outs, drink restrictions and additional Responsible Service of Alcohol strategies.

Aims/Objectives/Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the conditions on night-time assaults, street offences and assault-related injury emergency department presentations 3 years post-intervention.

Methods Two separate analyses were undertaken:

1. Separate binomial regression analyses were undertaken to assess changes over time in police attended incidents (night-time non-domestic assaults and street offenses) in the study area and three comparison areas for 2001 to 2011.

2. A linear regression analysis with linear and quadratic trends was conducted to model changes over time in emergency department presentations (night-time assault related injury) in four hospitals located within 40 km of the main entertainment precinct for 2001 to 2011.

Results/Outcome In the 3 years following the implementation of additional licensing conditions in Newcastle, the study found a significant:

• 28% to 37% relative reduction in night-time non-domestic assaults relative to three comparison areas.

• 44% to 70% relative reduction in night-time street offences relative to three comparison areas.

• 26% reduction in night-time assault-related injury emergency department presentations.

Significance/Contribution to the Field The reduction in alcohol-related harm following the introduction of the conditions and the longevity of such improvements provide strong evidence for the imposition of such licensing conditions.

This is an abstract of a presentation at Safety 2012, the 11th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 1-4 October 2012, Michael Fowler Center, Wellington, New Zealand. Full text does not seem to be available for this abstract.

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