@article{ref1,
title="Impacts of social distancing during the covid-19 outbreaks in Korea: Level 1 trauma center data of domestic incidents and intentional injury",
journal="Osong public health and research perspectives",
year="2020",
author="Chang, Sung Wook and Heo, Yoonjung and Choi, Seok Ho and Kim, Kyoung Min and Chang, Ye Rim and Lee, Seok Won and Yun, Jung-Ho and Yun, Jeongseok and Ma, Dae Sung and Noh, Dongsub and Kim, Jeonsang and Kim, Dong Hun and Kim, Hyo Joung",
volume="11",
number="6",
pages="345-350",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: As a protective measure to slow down the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 in Korea, social distancing was implemented from February 29(th), 2020. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of domestic incidents and intentional  injury during March 2020 when social distancing was in effect. <br><br>METHODS: There were  12,638 patients who visited the Level 1 trauma center of Chungnam province with  injuries from domestic incidents, familial discord, and intentional injury. The  prevalence of injuries during March 2020 was compared with the average of the  previous 5 years, and the average for every March between 2015 and 2019. <br><br>RESULTS:  The prevalence of domestic incidents in March 2020 was significantly higher than the  5-year average, and the average for every March from 2015 to 2019 (p < 0.001). Familial discord (p = 0.002) and intentional injury (p = 0.031) were more frequently  observed in March 2020. Adolescents showed a markedly higher level of intentional  injury in March 2020 than in both the 5-year average (p = 0.031), and average for  every March over the previous 5 years (p = 0.037). <br><br>CONCLUSION: The prevalence of  domestic incidents and intentional injury were significantly higher during the  period of social distancing in Korea. There is a need for social consensus, better  policies, and psychological support services, especially if faced with a second or  third wave of coronavirus disease.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2210-9099",
doi="10.24171/j.phrp.2020.11.6.02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2020.11.6.02"
}