Characterization of homicides which occurred in a capital of a state of brazilian northeast: 2003 to 2007
This qualitative approach study has the aim to characterize the homicide cases registered in the city of Teresina-PI, from 2003 to 2007. Data were collected from death certificates (1.084) registered in the Medical Legal Institute- MLI in Teresina, PI and there was a discrepancy between the data obt...
| Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) |
| Repository: | Rev Rene (Online) |
| Language: | English |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:periodicos.ufc:article/4569 |
| Online Access: | http://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/4569 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Nursing Homicide Public Health Violence. |
| Summary: | This qualitative approach study has the aim to characterize the homicide cases registered in the city of Teresina-PI, from 2003 to 2007. Data were collected from death certificates (1.084) registered in the Medical Legal Institute- MLI in Teresina, PI and there was a discrepancy between the data obtained directly from these records the data presented by DATASUS, with higher values in all years, the first data. The results obtained showed a greater frequency among men (93.3%), single (72.5%), young adults (44.9%), students (19,3%), especially victims of firearm (52.7%). Moreover, the study showed a decrease in the number of homicides that occurred after the introduction of safety measures. This study may contribute to discussion and reflection of the approached them, that became a public health problem and generates great changes in society. Healthy professionals can assume a fundamental role on reduction of these deaths through preventive measures. |
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