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INJURY PREVENTION
卷 27, 期 2, 页码 104-110出版社
BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043482
关键词
surveys; multiple injury; child; home
资金
- University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), United Kingdom
A high proportion of young children in rural Nepal sustained injuries severe enough to miss a day of usual activities. The study found that an increase in the frequency of hazards was associated with an increased risk of injuries.
Background Unintentional injuries in and around the home are important causes of preventable death and disability among young children globally. In Nepal, there is a lack of data regarding home injuries and home hazards to guide the development of effective interventions for preventing childhood home injuries. This study aimed to determine the burden of unintentional home injuries in children Methods A survey was conducted in 740 households in rural areas of the Makwanpur district during February and March 2015. The primary carer reported home injuries which occurred in the previous 3 months and data collector observation identified the injury hazards. Injury incidence, mechanism and the proportion of households with different hazards were described. Multivariable logistic regression explored associations between the number and type of home hazards and injuries. Results Injuries severe enough to need treatment, or resulting in non-participation in usual activities for at least a day, were reported in 242/1042 (23.2%) children <5 years. The mean number of injury hazards per household was 14.98 (SD=4.48), range of 3-31. Regression analysis found an estimated increase of 31% in the odds of injury occurrence associated with each additional injury hazard found in the home (adjusted OR 1.31; 95% CI 1.20 to 1.42). Conclusions A high proportion of young children in rural Nepal sustained injuries severe enough to miss a day of usual activities. Increased frequency of hazards was associated with an increased injury risk.
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