Pola Luka Kekerasan Tumpul pada Penganiayaan terhadap Anak di Rumah Sakit Umum Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan Tahun 2023-2024

Abstract

Background. Violence against children is still common and can have long-term impacts on physical and psychological health. One form of violence that is often found is blunt trauma, namely injuries caused by impact or pressure from a blunt object. Examination of this injury pattern is important in forensic medicine practice because it plays a role in medical assessment and supports the legal process. Aims. This study aims to describe the injury patterns due to blunt force trauma in children examined at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Medicolegal Sciences, Dr. Pirngadi Regional Hospital, Medan during 2023-2024. Methods. The study used a descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. Data were obtained from medical records of forensic examinations of surviving child victims of violence, then analyzed based on gender, type of injury, location of injury, and degree of injury. Results. In 2023, there were 148 cases, with 68.9% male victims and 31.1% female. In 2024, there were 58 cases found, consisting of 67.2% male and 32.8% female. Bruises were the most common injury in both years, followed by lacerations and abrasions. The most common injury affected the face. Most victims suffered minor injuries. Conclusion. The injury pattern shows a predominance of bruising on the face, with the majority of victims being male and the injuries being minor. These findings underscore the need for better detection and management of child abuse.