by Shannon | Nov 27, 2022
Objective To determine if providing firearm storage devices with training during clinical care improves safe storage practices in household members of children who present to a pediatric hospital with an emergent mental health complaint. Methods Prospective,...
by Shannon | Nov 27, 2022
Background Incidence of firearm mortality in the United States is increasing. Baltimore, MD saw a substantial increase in violence in April 2015. We analyzed the effect of this localized surge in violence on the pediatric population. Methods Using the Maryland...
by Shannon | Nov 27, 2022
Objectives Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States, and a substantial proportion are committed with a firearm. This study identifies risk patterns among adolescent firearm suicides and examines how demographic factors relate...
by Shannon | Nov 20, 2022
Background Several U.S. medical organizations urge clinicians to counsel patients about firearm risk (1). How often these conversations occur and what topics are covered are unknown. Objective To estimate the proportion of adults in gun-owning households who...
by Shannon | Nov 19, 2022
Background In the wake of an epidemic in firearm-related deaths and injuries, youth have become leading voices of concern. This study’s objective was to investigate rural youth’s personal experiences with firearm-related violence, and their attitudes towards firearms...