Measuring attitudes behaviours and influences in inner city victims of interpersonal violence (VIVs) - a Swiss emergency room pilot study

摘要

BackgroundSwitzerland is confronted with the problem of interpersonal violence. Violence is in the increase and the potential for aggression seems to be rising. Observations by hospitals discern an appalling increase of the severity of the injuries. The aim of this study is to collect accurate information about the social environment, the motivation and possible reasons for violence. We also intend to investigate whether sociocultural, or ethnic differences among male victims exist.