Gender-Based Distribution of Medico-Legal Cases at Peoples Medical College Hospital, Nawabshah

Abstract

Background: Injured patients who are brought to a hospital's emergency room or trauma centre undergo medical treatment, as well as a medico-legal evaluation and certification. In different societies, the likelihood of male and female population members engaging in physical attack and the usage of various weapons varies. Objective: To determine the pattern of medicolegal cases among men and women, as well as the type of weapon used during physical assaults. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Peoples Medical College Hospital, Nawabshah from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2021. Methodology: Six hundred and forty eight cases were enrolled. The medical-legal records of the healthcare facility were used as the primary source of data for this investigation. Results:, There were 490 (75%) males and 158 (24%) females. Overall mostly blunt weapons 265 (40%) were used, as far as use of different weapons was concerned; in 216 male cases and in 49 female cases. Overall sharp edged weapon were used in 73 (11%). Firearm was used by 68 (10%), road side accidents were in 159 (24%) and 33 (5%) cases of sodomy males. Conclusion: Males were more likely to be involved in physical assault. The results found are consistent with the dominant male’s society standards. Sharp weapons were employed more than any other type of weapon. Keywords: Medico-legal, Blunt weapon, Sexual assault