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A Retrospective Analysis of the National ACS COT Firearm Study Research Dataset
This study examines predictors of violence intervention program (VIP) use among firearm-injured patients. Despite widespread availability, only 18.5% received VIP services. Black race, assault-related injury, mental illness, and Injury Severity Score independently predicted VIP engagement.