Background Increases in paediatric firearm-related injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic may be due to changes in where children and adolescents spent their time. This study examines changes in the frequency of paediatric firearm-related encounters as a function of...
In the United States, 4.6 million children live in a home with an unsecured firearm, increasing their risk for firearm-related injuries, which are the second leading cause of death in US children. In 2020, the United States witnessed an unprecedented rise in firearm...
Objective Increase the frequency and documentation of gun safety discussions during well-child checks in the pediatric primary care resident clinic to 50% within 6 months. Methods This is a quality improvement study in a pediatric resident continuity clinic. Before...
