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Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Prevalent Among Surgeons

Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.

Severe Physical Intimate Partner Violence Linked to Mental Disorders in Black Women

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Mary Stroka

Researchers studied the roles of intimate partner violence using data from the National Survey of American Life study of health of African American adults in the 48 contiguous states.

Sexual Violence and Adolescent Relationship Abuse Unaffected by Gender-Based Community Outreach Program

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Looking at the perpetration of gender-based violence by adolescent boys and young men, this study evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based, gender-transformative program.

Child Physical Abuse Encounters Declined During COVID-19

Declines in child physical abuse (CPA) encounters at U.S. hospitals were seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intentional Violent Injuries Up During Peripandemic Period

The proportion of intentional violent injuries increased during the peripandemic months, especially from firearms.

Hierarchical Structure of Trait Hostility Outlined in Dutch Study

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Emily Pond

Psychometric studies suggest that hostility consists of multiple separate factors, but consensus is lacking. In this study the hierarchical structure of hostility is examined.

Violent Video Games Tied to Physical Aggression

Playing violent video games is associated with subsequent increases in physical aggression.

Rifle Type Affects Number of People Wounded, Killed in Active Shooter Incidents

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers suggested that more data is required to create a centralized database that can be used to inform the debate on an assault weapons ban.

Sexual Harassment, Assault Tied to Women’s Health Issues

Sexual harassment and sexual assault among midlife women are associated with poorer physical and mental health.

Many Sexual Assault Victims Don’t Complete Evidence Kits

Even with access to specialized forensic evidence collection, many sexual assault survivors do not complete a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.