SOME FACTORS AFFECTING INTENTIONAL INJURY IN STUDENTS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HA NOI

Vu Thi Loan1, Luong Xuan Hien1, Do Manh Hung2
1 Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Vietnam National Children’s Hospital

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Abstract

Objectives: To describe some epidemiological features of intentional injury in secondary school
students in Ha Noi.
Subjects and methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1.118 students at two
secondary schools in Hanoi in 2016.
Results: Factors affecting intentional injury included demographic features, emotional disorder,
behavioral disorder, peer relationship, drug use, bullying and being bullied, and so on.
Conclusion: Intentional injury in secondary school studentsise is affected by demographic features,
some psychological disorders, drug use, bullying, and being bullied.

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