Aetiology of burn injuries in childhood in Casablanca, Morocco: epidemiological data and preventive aspects

Boukind, E.H.; Chafiki, N.; Terrab, S.; Alibou, F.; Bahechar, N.; Zerouali, N.

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(95)00004-6

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“…Results from a study done in Karachi, India, showed that socio-economic factors such as overcrowding in poor housing conditions, lack of proper medical facilities and ignorance were found to be the most important cause of burns (Kildal, Willebrand, Anderson, Gerdin and Ekselius, 2004). Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking amongst parents or other adults is also thought to be an injury risk (Boukind, Chafiki, Terrab, Alibou, Bahechar and Zerouali, 1995;Werneck and Reichenheim, 1997). In South Africa, the African group has been reported to have lower income levels, literacy rates and overall health status and higher levels of overcrowding in housing.…”

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The Influence of Social Economic Factors on the Increasing Incidences of Burns Among Adult Patients Admitted in the Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit

Amakobe

Moronge

2016

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of social economic factors on the increasing incidences of burns among adult patients admitted in the Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit.Methodology: The population of this research consisted of all patients in the burns unit at Kenyatta hospital. The study used primary data in particular used questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of structured closed ended statements. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) mainly by use of descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics included mode, mean, median, standard deviation. Data was presented by use of graphs, pie charts and tables.Results: The study findings indicated that there has been an increase in number of patients with burns which is associated with various social economic factors causing the increased incidences among the patients. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the study findings the researcher recommend that it’s important to educate the citizens in order to make them more aware of the dangers associated with various factors such as illegal electricity connection and lack of access roads. In doing this more cases of fire would be reduced and reduce loss of lives and property in more fire prone areas. The study also recommends that the Government through the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation should impart knowledge related to the burns especially on how people can take preventive measures and emergency measures against fire outbreak.

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The Influence of Social Economic Factors on the Increasing Incidences of Burns Among Adult Patients Admitted in the Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit

Amakobe

Moronge

2016

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“…In a developing countries burn injuries are most often related to accidents. [1][2][3] A number of studies on various aspects of burn have been reported from various part of India, but there is lack of informations especially on fatal victims from the Manipal area of Southern India. Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal being the tertiary care centre receives many burn cases from various districts of South Karnataka.…”

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Fatal burns in Manipal area: A 10year study

Kumar

Mohanty

Kanth

2007

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

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“…Elsewhere, high mortality was reported, especially for burns caused by flames. 14,33,34,[36][37][38] The longer duration of hospitalization in boys correlated with burn severity.…”

Section: Burn Severitymentioning

confidence: 99%