Anticipatory Concerns About Violence Within Social Networks: Prevalence and Implications for Prevention

• 2023

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• Amanda Aubel; Garen Wintemute; Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz
PMID: 36641127DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107421

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This article explores concerns about violence within social networks. It describes a survey of California adults, showing that 1 in 5 people know someone at risk of violence. Common worries include alcohol misuse, mental illness, and firearm access. Many respondents take action to help reduce risks but few limit access to dangerous items like guns. Some believe the threat is unlikely or personal and do not act. The findings aim to improve understanding of violence exposure and encourage using close relationships for prevention efforts.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Firearms; Risk Factors; Social Support; Violence; Social Networking

Institutions: California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis; UC Davis School of Medicine; University of California, Davis

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