TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - A survey of adult victims of dog bites in New Zealand
JO  - New Zealand veterinary journal
A1  - Wake, A. A. F.
A1  - Minot, E. O.
A1  - Stafford, K. J.
A1  - Perry, P. E.
SP  - 364
EP  - 369
VL  - 57
IS  - 6
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0048-0169
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -