A silent epidemic: Exploring the clinico-epidemiological impact of explosion and gunshot injuries in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Somalia
The rising incidence of traumatic injuries necessitates a multifaceted approach, including enhanced emergency response systems and public health initiatives. This data serves as a call to action for healthcare providers and policymakers to prioritize the management and prevention of explosion and gunshot-related injuries in Somalia.
Authors
- Murat Aysın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4068-5860)
- Selim Turfan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3524-2512)
- Mohamed Farah Yusuf Mohamud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3719-3729)
- Hassan Adan Ali Adan
- Hussein Hassan Mohamed
Institutions
- Balıkesir University (TR)
- Mogadishu University (SO)
- SIMAD University (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100898
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Disaster Response and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52