Health outcomes in those who have been victims of knife crime: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knife-enabled crime is a UK public health issue leading to substantial impacts on society, victims and their families, as well as additional strain on the healthcare system. Despite the increase in knife-enabled crime and the overwhelming consequences, there is a lack of comprehensive studies exploring the long-term health outcomes of knife crime victims in the UK. The research gap hinders the development of more targeted secondary preventative interventions, resource allocation and public awareness campaigns. This systematic review aims to identify the long-term health outcomes of knife crime victims, therefore providing valuable knowledge for stakeholders, health practitioners and policymakers for a more effective public health response.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Gani I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728962 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature