Examining the Relationship Between Exposure to Community Violence and ER Asthma Visit Rate in Metro Atlanta from 2015-2021 Open Access
McLaughlin, Haydn (Spring 2023)
Abstract
While community violence is widely studied for its impact on public health, the potential association between exposure to community violence and asthma prevalence has not been extensively explored. This study presents a secondary analysis of longitudinal data to investigate the relationship between exposure to community violence and emergency room (ER) asthma visit rates in Metro Atlanta from 2015 to 2021. We utilized data from the Atlanta Police Department on reported violent crime incidents and previously surveilled ER asthma visit rates from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Geospatial analysis techniques, specifically Moran's Local I, were employed to assess the spatial distribution of violent crime and ER asthma visit rates across counties.
Results from the secondary analysis revealed a moderate positive association between exposure to community violence and ER asthma visit rates in Metro Atlanta. The findings suggest that community violence may exacerbate asthma-related outcomes by contributing to chronic stress and adversely impacting access to healthcare and resources for asthma management. These results emphasize the importance of addressing community violence as a public health issue and implementing targeted interventions to reduce violence and improve asthma outcomes in affected communities.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction 1
II. Background 6
A. Research Question
B. Purpose of the Study
C. Burden of Asthma
D. Asthma and Exposure to Violence
III. Review of the literature around the relationship
between exposure to community violence and asthma 8
A. Methodology
B. Study Design
C. Location and Description of Population
D. Data Sources
E. Research Design
F. Procedures
G. Plans for Data Analysis
H. Ethical Considerations
I. Limitations
IV. Results 12
V. Discussion 14
VI. Conclusions 16
VII. Tables 17
VIII. Graphs 26
IX. Maps Pages 27
X. References 30
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