@article{ref1,
title="A survey of adult victims of dog bites in New Zealand",
journal="New Zealand veterinary journal",
year="2009",
author="Wake, A. A. F. and Minot, E. O. and Stafford, K. J. and Perry, P. E.",
volume="57",
number="6",
pages="364-369",
abstract="AIM: To describe the circumstances of dog bites to adults in New Zealand, in order to better understand factors associated with these bites. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to 1,800 adults aged >/=16 years who had made claims to the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in 2002 as a result of dog bites. RESULTS: Five hundred and thirty-five questionnaires were returned; 50% of respondents were male, and 30% of bites were reported to local authorities. Most injuries were to the legs or hand. More people were bitten by male dogs than female dogs. A disproportionate number of bites took place in rural areas, but the most common locations for attacks were streets/walkways, and the victim's home. Protection of territory, accidental bites, fear, and pain were considered to be the most common reasons for dogs to bite. CONCLUSION: Many victims were bitten in situations that could have been avoided.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0048-0169",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}