Estimates of the Gross Domestic Product Loss due to Violence in Uganda
dc.contributor.author | Nakitto, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Wandera, B. | |
dc.contributor.author | Cannoodt, L. | |
dc.contributor.author | Kiwanuka, N. | |
dc.contributor.author | Lett, R. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-04-04T14:34:13Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-04-04T14:34:13Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
dc.description.abstract | There is lack of information on economic cost of violent related injuries in Uganda. The study estimates both direct and indirect costs incurred as a result of interpersonal and self directed violent injuries. Data were collected from four hospitals and two health centres (September 2008 to November 2009) using a standardised form while medico-legal data were collected from Government chemist and Police surgeon. Estimating cost parameters were derived from a WHO Manual. Statistical analyses were done using Stata 10. Intentional injuries accounted for 20.7% of all injuries. Self-inflicted accounted for 30.3%, while interpersonal 69.7%. Violent injuries were frequent in homes; with causes: stabbing (31.1%) and poisoning (8.5%). Proportion of intentional injuries in homes was significantly higher than of unintentional injuries, 46.9% versus 23.7% (p<0.001). Direct total costs for self-directed injuries were $16 971 while per self-directed injury was $132.6. Indirect total costs for self-directed injuries were $506 443, while per self-directed injury was $3957. Direct medical costs for interpersonal injuries were $44 469, while $155 per interpersonal injury. Indirect costs for interpersonal injuries were $1 519 329, while $5312 per interpersonal injury. Direct costs due to violent injuries accounted for 0.04% of GDP while indirect costs accounted for 5.14% of GDP. Economic cost of violent injuries in Uganda is substantive and could be saved for more pressing priorities if a preventive strategy is implemented. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Nakitto, M., Wandera, B., Cannoodt, L., Kiwanuka, N., & Lett, R. (2010). Estimates of the gross domestic product loss due to violence in Uganda. Injury Prevention, 16(Suppl 1), A230-A230.http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.2010.029215.821 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1475-5785 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8408 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Injury Prevention | en_US |
dc.subject | Violence | en_US |
dc.subject | Gross domestic product | en_US |
dc.subject | Estimates | en_US |
dc.title | Estimates of the Gross Domestic Product Loss due to Violence in Uganda | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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