The results of this study indicated an association of frequent
participation in religious service, living in the same place for a
long time, living with someone, occupation and education, in
preventing homicide deaths in a low-income setting. Policy
makers and public leaders should be aware of the importance of
existing non-structural community resources and social cohesive
networks to strengthen individual and community resilience
against violence in addition to the overall goal of improving
socioeconomic equity and security of communities