Project UJIMA: working together to make things right. WMJ 2001;100(2):22-5
Date
06/23/2001Pubmed ID
11419365Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0034987124 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 36 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to describe a group of pediatric patients who utilize services of Project UJIMA, a collaborative, community-based violence intervention/prevention program serving the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. Program goals are to (1) reduce the rates of re-injury and premature death; and (2) minimize adverse psychological consequences of violence.
METHODS: Retrospective observation of 218 patients who presented to an urban pediatric Emergency Department in 1998 as a result of interpersonal violent injury and received some level of service from Project UJIMA.
RESULTS: Patient age ranged from 10 to 18 years with an average of 15 years. Sixty-nine percent (69%) of patients were male. The majority of patients were African-American (69%), followed by caucasian (21%), and Latino (8%). Physical assault was the leading type of injury (62%). Nearly one-third of cases were due to firearms (31%). Three youths required a repeat ED visit due to interpersonal injury. One hundred fifty-six (72%) were referred for mental health services to address adverse psychological effects.
CONCLUSION: Project UJIMA is approaching its goals of (1) reducing injury recidivism rates in this population; and (2) providing services to address related mental health issues.
Author List
Marcelle DR, Melzer-Lange MDAuthor
Marlene D. Melzer-Lange MD Adjunct Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentChild
Child Health Services
Child Welfare
Community Health Services
Female
Health Services Research
Humans
Male
Organizational Objectives
Program Evaluation
Referral and Consultation
Retrospective Studies
Safety Management
Urban Health Services
Violence
Wisconsin
Wounds and Injuries
