Traumatized Research Articles

Dalits’ encounters with casteism on social media: a thematic analysis

ABSTRACT Caste-based discrimination in India is a highly politicized and sensitive matter, deeply rooted in social practices and now extending to various digital platforms and spaces. The advent of social media has led to an increase in reports of caste-based discrimination and reinforcing caste prejudices belonging to Dalit people. Examining the nature and consequences of these experiences is essential for addressing these inequalities and promoting inclusivity in online platforms. This paper focuses on identifying the forms and frequency of discrimination, its psychological and emotional impacts on the affected individuals, and the strategies Dalits employ to counter casteism in these virtual spaces. Forty-five participants (30 males, 15 females) were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling methods, with data gathered through online and offline focus group discussions. Employing Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis, the study identifies diverse forms of online caste-based discrimination, including hate speech, derogatory remarks, cyberbullying, threats, and exclusion from online groups. These encounters often result in negative psychological and emotional responses such as anger, frustration, distress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and psychological trauma. The study indicates that Dalits employ various strategies to cope with online discrimination, including assertive engagement, silent endurance, and avoidance. The long-term societal implications include reinforcing caste hierarchies and stereotypes and hindering social mobility and economic opportunities for Dalits. The study recommends formulating platform policies and interventions to combat online casteism, alongside broader societal initiatives, the promotion of digital literacy, improved reporting mechanisms, and collaboration with Dalit advocacy groups to eradicate caste-based disparities.

The effect of disaster resilience and trauma exposure on PTSD, depression, and sleep disorder among healthcare workers involved in the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes (2023): a structural equation model.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) serve as the cornerstone of health services, which are among the primary needs during disasters. The chaotic environment caused by disasters can lead to mental health disorders in HCWs, similar to those experienced by disaster victims. Experiencing mental health disorders can hinder HCW's professional approach to intervention. HCWs should not be overlooked for the possibility of experiencing mental health disorders while providing healthcare services during disasters. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of psychological resilience and trauma exposure on PTSD, depression, and sleep disorders among HCWs involved in the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes, which were Turkey's most devastating earthquakes. In this quantitative research, a survey technique was employed, reaching 642hCWs involved in the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the impact of variables on each other. According to the SEM results, trauma exposure in the HCWs had a significant and positive effect on PTSD (β=+0.899, p = 0.000), depression (β=+0.685, p = 0.000), and sleep disorders (β=+0.603, p = 0.000). Psychological resilience had a significant and negative effect on PTSD (β=-0.278, p = 0.004) and depression (β=-0.322, p = 0.008). Surprisingly, psychological resilience had a significant and positive effect on sleep disorders (β=+0.692, p = 0.000). In conclusion, while trauma exposure led to PTSD, depression, and sleep disorders in the HCWs, psychological resilience mitigated PTSD and depression. Unexpectedly, psychological resilience increased sleep disorders. For this reason, it is recommended that future studies investigate in detail the reasons why HCWs experience sleep disorders and examine them in depth.

Cultural trauma and collective memory in Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer: a “spiral signification” narrative

This article explores how Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer (2019) reshapes the narrative of slavery through the lens of cultural trauma, which extends beyond personal trauma. It aims to investigate how the physical and psychological trauma of enslavement and dehumanization is collective. In other words, the experiences of a multitude of individuals are aggregated to create a shared experience. Moreover, the article examines how the impact of trauma on both individuals and groups is not only immediate but also extendable to subsequent generations. The Water Dancer effectively portrays slavery as a collective trauma, the insidious legacy of which leaves a lasting stain on the lives of African Americans. The phenomenon of cultural trauma in The Water Dancer is illustrated through the revival of slavery’s memory as a collective experience. It provides African Americans with a positive basis for identity in a world that failed to fulfill its post-slavery promise to end their persistent disenfranchisement.

Gender-based violence against female patients in hospitals.

Gender-based violence (GBV) against female patients in Indian hospitals is an under-recognized but critical issue that undermines the principles of equitable healthcare. This phenomenon encompasses physical, verbal, emotional, and structural abuse, often exacerbated by deeply entrenched societal norms, gender discrimination, and systemic inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. Female patients in India frequently encounter GBV in its various forms, namely neglect, inappropriate physical contact, discriminatory attitudes, and breaches of confidentiality. Women from marginalized communities (lower socio-economic or minority groups) are particularly vulnerable. Contributing factors include insufficient privacy protocols, overburdened healthcare facilities, inadequate staff training on gender sensitivity, and power dynamics, all of which particularly disadvantage female patients. The consequences of GBV are profound, leading to psychological trauma, diminished trust in healthcare systems, or delayed or avoided medical care. Despite its prevalence, GBV in Indian hospital settings remains under-reported owing to fear of stigma, societal pressure, and lack of accessible reporting mechanisms.

Exposures to potentially psychologically traumatic events: A national study of correctional workers in Canadian provinces and territories.

The knowledge is growing about how exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs) among provincial and territorial correctional workers in Canada affects their mental health. In the present national study, we examine the frequencies at which correctional workers (n = 3,740) in diverse occupational roles across all provinces and territories are exposed to different PPTEs. Using robustly established self-report measures in surveys of each provincial and territorial correctional system, participants were grouped into consistent occupational categories to allow for comparisons and measurements of PPTE exposure and mental health disorder prevalence. Nearly all correctional workers were exposed to most PPTE types, across all employment jurisdictions (M = 9.74, SD = 4.24). The most prevalent PPTE exposure type was physical assault (88.5%), followed by exposure to a sudden violent death (81.1%), sudden accidental death (76.8%), and assault with a weapon (76.0%). The least prevalent PPTE exposure types were combat (25.5%); serious injury, harm, or death you caused to someone else (28.0%); and captivity (35.4%). Most PPTE exposures were related to statistically significantly increased odds of screening positive for various mental health disorders, evidencing correctional workers are frequently experiencing injurious psychological traumas associated with mental health disorder symptoms. We discuss our results in the context of correctional worker wellness and conclude with recommendations for policies to address mental health treatment and resource gaps in correctional services. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Liminality and the metaverse: An analysis of mytho-liminal and mystic-liminal games and their impact on player identity

<p>The article explores the impact of liminality in immersive games on players’ identity from two perspectives: overcoming liminal phases associated with the initiation of a character in games with a narrative-plot architecture that reflects the universal stages of the hero’s “journey”; and overcoming liminality in survival horror games, where players use the virtual world to experiment with their psyche. It introduces and substantiates the terms of mytho-liminal and mystical-liminal games, assessing their positive and negative effects based on data from semi-structured interviews with student groups, totaling 120 informants. After processing the interview data and deriving quantitative indicators, the findings were refined and justified through the lens of research on liminal states, game psychology, and psychological studies on out-of-body experiences in virtual reality. It has been found that the positive effects of mystical-liminal games include the experience of emotions unattainable in the real world, development of coping potentials, working through unconscious conflicts and psychological traumas, and strengthening the moral imperative with a clear distinction between good and evil. The negative impact of mystical liminality manifests in feelings of fear, tension, and discomfort during gameplay, feelings of helplessness and frustration in cutscenes, and cognitive stress due to disidentification with the projective identity when the player’s “positive” avatar is transformed into an immoral character. The positive effects of mytho-liminal games include: enhancement of the sense of subjectivity, awareness of an ideal to emulate, strengthening of the value component of personality, development of creativity and problem-solving skills, unleashing positive potential of latent, unrealized possibilities, development of communication skills, and liberation from social conventions. Negative effects include self-dissociation and depersonalization in both psychological and physical terms, realization of latent destructive needs and deviant behavior, and the substitution of real initiation–finding one’s “self”–with pseudo-initiation through gameplay. This research provides insights into the intersection of liminal and virtual realities, shedding light on the psychological dimension of liminality in video games and enhancing the overall understanding of the liminality role in the virtual context.<strong></strong></p>

Observational and Genetic Analyses of Traumatic Experiences and Endometriosis

Although psychological traumas have been associated with endometriosis, limited information is available regarding the role of trauma type and genetic predisposition. To examine the relationship between traumatic experiences and endometriosis using observational and genetically informed analyses. For this case-control study, the analyses were performed between May 13, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Genotypic and phenotypic information was combined from UK Biobank individual-level data (up to 8276 patients with endometriosis and 240 117 female controls) with genome-wide information available from a large meta-analysis (European ancestry: 21 779 patients and 449 087 female controls; East Asian ancestry: 1713 patients and 1581 female controls) and the FinnGen cohort (16 588 patients and 111 583 female controls of European descent). Phenotypic associations via multiple regression; latent-class analysis (LCA) to investigate the co-occurrence patterns of different traumatic experiences in endometriosis cases and controls; genetic correlation and polygenic risk scoring (PRS) analyses to assess pleiotropy linking traumatic events to endometriosis. Up to 8276 women with endometriosis (mean [SD] age, 53.2 [13.0] years) and 240 117 female controls (mean [SD] age, 56.5 [9.6] years) were investigated in the study. Women with endometriosis were more likely to report childhood and adulthood traumatic experiences and stressful events (eg, contact trauma odds ratio [OR], 1.28; 95% CI, 1.02-1.26). Our LCA highlighted the association of endometriosis with emotional and physical trauma (225 [8%] vs 3948 [5%]; P < 2.2 × 10-16) and sexual trauma (414 [5%] vs 3158 [4%]; P = 2.9 × 10-3). Unaffected women (controls) were more likely assigned to the "no trauma" latent class (563 [20%] vs 18 949 [24%]; P = 7.4 × 10-14). Our genetic correlation (rg) analyses linked endometriosis to multiple trauma-related outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (meta-analysis rg = 0.31, P = 7.1 × 10-16; FinnGen rg = 0.26, P = 4.7 × 10-15) and childhood maltreatment (meta-analysis rg = 0.23, P = 1.3 × 10-6; FinnGen rg = 0.16, P = 1 × 10-4). Endometriosis PRS was associated with increased odds of the disease (β = 0.31, P < 2.2 × 10-16), but no interaction was observed with different types of trauma events. The present study comprehensively investigated the impact of childhood and adulthood traumatic experiences and stressful events on endometriosis. In particular, our findings highlight the potential association between contact traumas and endometriosis, which appears to be independent of the disease genetic predisposition.

The Relationship Between Peer Conformity and Bullying Behavior in the Work Area of Soropia Community Health Center

Introduction: Bullying is a deliberate activity aimed at hurting and intimidating through unequal power dynamics, with the potential to cause trauma and instil fear. This phenomenon occurs in various contexts, such as schools, workplaces, or online, and encompasses physical, verbal, social, and psychological violence. Its impacts are highly detrimental, including psychological trauma, decreased academic performance, depression, anxiety, and even suicide risk for victims, as well as potential future behavioural problems for perpetrators. Environments that tolerate bullying can create unhealthy and fear-filled atmospheres. This study aims to examine the relationship between peer conformity and bullying behavior in the working area of the Soropia Community Health Center. Methods: This research used a quantitative study design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 52 respondents, with a sample of 46 respondents selected using consecutive sampling techniques. The instrument utilized was a questionnaire. Results: The Fisher Exact Test showed a significant relationship, with a ? value of 0.000 &lt; 0.05 and X² calculated = 40.310 &gt; X² table = 3.841. Therefore, H? was rejected, and H? was accepted, indicating a positive relationship between peer conformity and bullying behavior in the working area of the Soropia Community Health Center. Conclusion: Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to collaborate, including individuals, families, educational institutions, and the broader community, in efforts to prevent and address bullying, thereby creating a safe and supportive environment for all. The findings of this study are expected to provide useful information for adolescents to avoid bullying behavior and maintain harmony.

Management of Myasthenia Gravis through Herbomineral Drug - A Case Study

Ayurveda is an oldest traditional medicine system that believes on natural and holistic approach of treatment for various diseases. It is the science of healthy life. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body including the arms and legs. Myasthenia gravis affects approximately 2 out of every 100000 people and can occur at any age of 18 and 25 years. In Ayurveda, the symptoms of myasthenia gravis closely resemble with Vata Vyadhi. As per Ayurvedic perspective, dysregulation of the immune function occurs on account of either Ojovyapat or Ojovisramsa the dearrangement or displacement of Ojas resulting from inherent disposition, nutritional inadequacy, digestive or eliminative, vitiation of the Doshas by tissues destructions and metabolic disruption, unresolved psychological trauma or protected somatic stress, or environment or Karmic factors may lead to develop myasthenia gravis. Ojas disorders still they have no satisfactory management. Myasthenia gravis is mainly due to Srotorodha and Agnidusti. Agnidusti leads to formation of Samavastha in the body which provide hinderance in the functioning of body. A case study of Myasthenia gravis was studied and managed accordingly symptomatic improvement was noted after 21 days of treatment.

Uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) by Minoritized Patients: The Role of Modality Education.

In a cohort of patients with late-stage kidney disease who completed dialysis modality education and who self-identified as racial ethnic minorities, we studied characteristics of those choosing PD, and perception of usefulness of the education session in modality selection. In this study of individuals with kidney failure cared for by nephrologists at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, who were referred for modality education, we: 1-tested the association of patient characteristics with modality selection in 113 patients from 2021-2023, and 2-examined patient perception of the quality of modality education from 13 semi-structured interviews. We compared sociodemographic, clinical attributes, and patient responsiveness to attempts made by staff among those who selected and initiated PD to those who a-did not select PD, or b-initiated on HD urgently . We performed qualitative analysis of interviews to reach consensus on theoretical domain framework concepts and how they fit events in the kidney failure trajectory. Compared to individuals who required urgent HD, those who selected, and were initiated on, PD were younger (54 yrs vs 66 yrs), had fewer comorbidities, and did not require as many attempts to schedule modality education. Qualitative analysis of interviews showed that experience with staff and quality of information conveyed during education was generally positive, but the following gaps were identified: lack of support for the emotional trauma of kidney failure diagnosis, inability to address structural barriers to PD specific to the patient population, and the lack of a deliberate program to lessen anxiety about the responsibility of PD. Incorporation of tailored content that addresses clinical comorbidity, structural barriers to care and emotional trauma constitute aspects of modality education that can be improved to increase PD uptake among minoritized patients.

“I think we feel a lot of their devastation”: social workers’ perspectives on primary and secondary psychological trauma in pediatric emergency rooms

ABSTRACT This qualitative study used in-depth interviews with 23 pediatric emergency room social workers to explore the interplay of the primary trauma experienced by children and families and the secondary trauma experienced by social workers. The analysis used a grounded theory approach and developed a conceptual model of the cycle of primary and secondary trauma, whereby child and family trauma can lead to social workers’ secondary trauma, which can further lead to impacts on client care that may exacerbate the primary trauma. To interrupt this cycle, trauma-informed hospitals should address both primary and secondary trauma in pediatric emergency rooms.

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys: Potential Primate Paradigm in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe psychiatric disorder, affecting approximately 25–35% of individuals exposed to significant psychological trauma. Despite extensive research, the underlying biological mechanisms of PTSD remain poorly understood, and the effectiveness of trauma-focused psychotherapeutic interventions is limited. To date, animal studies investigating trauma responses have primarily relied on rodent models, with the potential contributions of non-human primates relatively neglected. In this study, matched-control observations were employed to examine maternal caregiving behaviors, prosocial interactions, and responses to alarm calls in free-ranging golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana) before and after an infanticide event. Results indicated a significant decrease in prosocial behaviors among some mothers, accompanied by significant increases in caregiving behaviors, heightened responsiveness to alarm calls, and indications of low mood. These findings provide evidence of trauma-related behavioral changes in golden snub-nosed monkeys, underscoring their utility as a model for studying PTSD given the similarity to trauma responses observed in humans. Overall, this study provides a foundation for further investigation into the evolutionary and biological aspects of PTSD, as well as the interactions between species-specific trauma responses. Future research should explore the use of non-human primate models to deepen our understanding of PTSD mechanisms.

The Self-Reported Human Health Impacts of Disaster on People in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Longitudinal Aging Study India.

The human health impacts of disaster are predicted to increase in frequency and severity due to the effects of climate change. This has impacts on all nations, but understanding disaster-related health impacts in highly populous nations, such as India, will help to inform risk preparedness and reduction measures for large proportions of the global population. Disaster-related human health impacts in India were examined via the use of survey data to inform risk reduction. A cross-sectional analysis of Wave 1 (2017-2018) data from the Longitudinal Aging Study India (LASI) was conducted to explore the impact of both natural and human-induced disasters on the self-reported health of people 45 years and above, as well as their partners (irrespective of age). Descriptive statistics, chi square tests of association, odds ratio, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data by socio-demographics, geographic location, and health concern type. Out of a total 72,250 respondents, 2,301 (3.5%) reported disaster-related health impacts, of which 90.1% were significant. Rural residents and those with no education were more likely to be affected. Droughts were most commonly responsible for affecting human health (41.7%), followed by floods (24.0%). Two-thirds of the sample reported psychological trauma and one-in-five experienced chronic illness. The LASI study presents an important first understanding of the self-reported human health impacts of disasters, both natural and human-induced in India. Findings indicate social determinants such as education level and rurality impact risk of disaster-related health impacts, while mental health concerns represent the biggest disaster-related health concern. Future waves of LASI should be examined to determine if human health impacts are increasing due to the effects of climate change, as well as the vulnerability of an aging cohort.

Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting: Essentials for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) is a serious global public health problem, violating the basic human rights of girls and women. FGM/C is a form of child maltreatment. According to the World Health Organization 200 million girls and women have undergone FGM/C in thirty countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. FGM/C is also a concern in the United States (U.S.). Approximately 513,000 girls and women living in the U.S. are at risk for FGM/C or its consequences, representing a 4-fold increase within a decade. FGM/C places victims at risk for significant physical and psychological trauma and also results in a substantial cost to society. Studies indicate that healthcare professionals, including nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, report a lack of knowledge and comfort related to the identification and clinical management of FGM/C. It is critical that all healthcare professionals, including pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP), possess a thorough understanding of FGM/C and intervene appropriately. This continuing education article will define FGM/C, describe cultural implications, discuss possible short- and long-term consequences, and explore implications for practice.

A Systematic Review on the Assessment of Pregnancy-Specific Psychological Trauma During Pregnancy: A Call to Action

A Systematic Review on the Assessment of Pregnancy-Specific Psychological Trauma During Pregnancy: A Call to Action

Nurses' Journey Towards Recovery: Describing Suffering During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Present Day.

The nursing profession has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and nurses continue to suffer emotionally and psychologically. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of chronic and ongoing occupational psychological trauma nurses have endured during the COVID-19 pandemic to present day. Eight nurses were interviewed between November 2022 and April 2023. Data were analysed utilising Hsieh and Shannon's conventional content analysis. Study findings are reported via the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Four themes were identified: (1) organisational perils and pitfalls, (2) unstable professional and personal life, (3) an ongoing emotional and psychological battle and (4) restoration is possible. Nurses' descriptions of ongoing suffering encompassed organisational and individual factors. Organisational factors included increasing workloads and reduced staffing. Individual factors included nurses' concerns regarding mental health and well-being. Nurses expressed a desire for organisational efforts to prevent burnout through solutions that improve organisational and individual factors. Findings can inform the development and testing of interventions to support nurses and promote nurse well-being.

Birth-Related Psychological Trauma Perception Scale Development and Psychometric Properties: A Methodological Study

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool for assessing mothers’ psychological trauma perception regarding birth. Materials and Methods: This is a methodologically type study. This study was conducted with 430 mother who had normal delivery. Personel information form and Birth-related psychological trauma perception scale draft form were used to data curation. Results: The statistics show that the sample is sufficient for factor analysis (Kaiser-Meyer Olkin measure = 0.858) and that the correlation between the questions is appropriate (Bartlett's test of sphericity, χ2 = 9211.281, p = 0.001). The total explained variance of the scale is 28.309%. It was determined that the scale consists of 39 items and a single sub-dimension. The internal consistency coefficient of the total scale was calculated as 0.92. The scale's invariance over time shows that its reliability is high (r = 0.83, p&lt; 0.001). Conclusion: Results showed that the developed scale is a valid and reliable tool for measuring the perception of traumatic birth. This scale can be used to determine whether women are susceptible to psychological trauma from the first postpartum month to a year later.

P-578. Just “Short of a Cure”: Unique Considerations in Uptake and Use of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine Among Long-Term Survivors with HIV

Abstract Background Understanding perspectives of subgroups of people with HIV (PWH) who have accessed long-acting cabotegravir/rilpivirine (CAB/RPV-LA) is crucial for optimizing implementation; especially among long-term survivors (LTS) who have lived through the trauma of the early epidemic to the innovation of today. Methods We analyzed semi-structured interviews collected from 08/2022-05/2023 via a parent study at four Ryan White clinics in Atlanta, Chicago, and San Francisco among early adopters of CAB/RPV-LA (received ≥3 injections or discontinued). Our analysis explored factors impacting CAB/RPV-LA uptake and use in LTS (living with HIV since 2000 or earlier) using a socioecological model of HIV care engagement. Results Among 20 LTS, median age was 56 (Q1-Q3 54-60) years and median time living with HIV was 27 (Q1-Q3 25-34) years. Thirteen (65%) identified as racial/ethnic minorities and seven (35%) as cis or trans women. We identified three primary themes: 1) The majority of LTS eagerly awaited CAB/RPV-LA and seemed unconflicted in their choice to switch from oral antiretroviral therapy (ART). Their confidence stemmed from experience using new iterations of oral ART over decades, with some citing CAB/RPV-LA as being a step closer to a cure. 2) Choosing to start CAB/RPV-LA was sometimes facilitated by input from longstanding, trusted relationships with healthcare providers or other PWH. 3) Reflections on the emotional gravity of witnessing loved ones die from AIDS-related illnesses early in the epidemic, and the mental imprisonment of around-the-clock pill taking required for their own survival, influenced use of CAB/RPV-LA. In fact, many reported transforming HIV-related psychological trauma and tragedy into education, support, and advocacy efforts: using CAB/RPV-LA was a unique mechanism to further benefit their community—indeed, it was an obligation to both PWH who have passed as well as PWH to come, who could learn from their experience. Conclusion The perspectives of LTS who initiated CAB/RPV-LA during early implementation revealed uptake and use was shaped by the emotional, psychosocial, and physical impact of living with HIV for decades. These data serve as a framework to tailor service delivery of current and future long-acting ART options in this population. Disclosures Moira McNulty, MD, Gilead Sciences, Inc.: Advisor/Consultant Katerina Christopoulos, MD, MPH, Janssen: Honoraria

El arte del contrapunto y la paradoja. Imágenes artísticas de Juan Fernando Herrán, Juan Manuel Echavarría, Clemencia Echeverri, Óscar Muñoz y Doris Salcedo como &lt;i&gt;mementos&lt;/i&gt; poético-políticos contemporáneos

This article investigates the fact that alongside their concerns with understanding and confronting traumatic situations in their geographical and historical environments, Juan Fernando Herrán, Juan Manuel Echavarría, Clemencia Echeverri, Óscar Muñoz, and Doris Salcedo coincide in alluding in their works to existential and symbolic dimensions linked to vital and natural cycles. These dimensions suggest significant connections with works and theoretical approaches of previous centuries of the Western tradition, in which special emphasis was placed on the finite conditions of human existence. Such an emphasis simultaneously allowed for an awareness of inexorable aspects of the destiny of every living being and of the possible agency that each being can enjoy during his or her existence.

Demographic Study and Management of Dog Bites in Tertiary Hospital in Pune, India

Dog bites constitute a significant public health concern worldwide, leading to injuries, infections, and psychological trauma. This retrospective study analyzes demographic and clinical data from 100 patients who presented with dog bites at Kamala Nehru Hospital in Pune, India, between July 15th, 2024 and August 28th, 2024. The study aimed to identify demographic factors associated with dog bite incidents, assess the severity of bites, and analyze post-treatment complications. Key findings include a bimodal age distribution with peaks among younger and older individuals, a significant proportion of unprovoked attacks, and a notable presence of stray dogs in bite incidents. Furthermore, the study revealed a high prevalence of extremity injuries and a significant proportion of Category II bites, indicating a potential for severe complications. These findings underscore the need for multifaceted interventions, including targeted public health campaigns, improved stray animal management, enhanced community education on responsible pet ownership, and improved access to quality medical care. Keywords: Dog bite, infection, wound, complications, demographics, treatment, public health, epidemiology