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Global development and diffusion of outcome evaluation research for interpersonal and self-directed violence prevention from 2007 to 2013: A systematic review

Hughes, Karen; Bellis, Mark A.; Hardcastle, Katherine A.; Butchart, Alexander; Dahlberg, Linda L.; Mercy, James A.; Mikton, Christopher

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Authors

Karen Hughes

Mark A. Bellis

Katherine A. Hardcastle

Alexander Butchart

Linda L. Dahlberg

James A. Mercy



Abstract

© 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Through a global review, we identified gaps in the geographical distribution of violence prevention evidence outcome evaluation studies and the types of violence addressed. Systematic literature searches identified 355 articles published between 2007 and 2013 that evaluated programs to prevent interpersonal or self-directed violence; focused on universal or selected populations; and reported outcomes measuring violence or closely related risk factors. The number of studies identified increased annually from 2008 (n = 37), reaching 64 in 2013. Over half (n = 203) of all studies focused on youth violence yet only one on elder maltreatment. Study characteristics varied by year and violence type. Only 9.3% of all studies had been conducted in LMICs. These studies were less likely than those in high income countries (HICs) to have tested established interventions yet more likely to involve international collaboration. Evaluation studies successfully established in LMIC had often capitalized on other major regional priorities (e.g. HIV). Relationships between violence and social determinants, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and even economic prosperity should be explored as mechanisms to increase the global reach of violence prevention research. Results should inform future research strategies and provide a baseline for measuring progress in developing the violence prevention evidence-base, especially in LMICs.

Citation

Hughes, K., Bellis, M. A., Hardcastle, K. A., Butchart, A., Dahlberg, L. L., Mercy, J. A., & Mikton, C. (2014). Global development and diffusion of outcome evaluation research for interpersonal and self-directed violence prevention from 2007 to 2013: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 19(6), 655-662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2014.09.006

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Mar 5, 2014
Publication Date Jan 1, 2014
Deposit Date Sep 16, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Aggression and Violent Behavior
Print ISSN 1359-1789
Electronic ISSN 1873-6335
Publisher Elsevier Masson
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 6
Pages 655-662
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2014.09.006
Keywords violence prevention, evaluation, evidence, global health
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/824714
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2014.09.006

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