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[Children's accidents in rural environment: study of 324 cases]
F Ghribi1, F Ouali, H Bouchaala
1Service de Pédopsychiatrie CHU Hédi Chaker Sfax, Tunisie.
Insights
Childhood accidents are a significant public health issue. This study identified domestic accidents and environmental factors as key areas for prevention in a farming community.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Childhood accidents present a considerable public health challenge.
- Understanding epidemiological factors is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiological factors and characteristics of childhood accidents.
- Focus on a specific farming locality (Jbeniana) to identify unique patterns.
Main Methods:
- A one-year survey (May 2000-April 2001) of 324 childhood accident cases (≤14 years) at the Regional Hospital of Jbeniana's Emergency service.
- Data collection included accident circumstances, mechanisms, age distribution, and lesion types.
Main Results:
- Domestic accidents were most frequent (72%), followed by traffic accidents (12.9%). Falls were the primary domestic accident mechanism (38%).
- Superficial lesions were observed in 47.2% of cases. Environmental factors and setting deficiencies were noted in 31.4% and 44% of cases, respectively.
- Children aged 2-5 years represented one-third of cases. Boys constituted 76% of the study population.
Conclusions:
- Prevention efforts must address the specific circumstances of childhood accidents, including domestic incidents and traffic-related events involving two-wheeled vehicles.
- Effective prevention requires considering environmental, cultural, and psychological factors contributing to accidents.
- Targeted interventions focusing on domestic safety and traffic awareness are essential for reducing childhood injuries in this community.
Abstract:
The child's accidents constitute a problem of public health. The purpose of our work is to study the epidemiological factors and peculiarities of the accident at the child in a farming locality (locality of Jbeniana). The survey is made to the service of Emergencies of the Regional hospital of Jbeniana on one year (of May 2000 to April 2001). 324 cases of accidents at children of lower or equal age to 14 years have been counted. Our set is constituted of 246 boys (76%) and 78 girls (24%). In 1/3 of cases age is included between 2 and 5 years, in_of cases between 6 and 10 years. The domestic accident represents the most frequent circumstance (72% of cases), follow-up of circulation accidents (12.9%), falls represents the most frequent domestic accident mechanism (38%). In 57% of circulation accidents, the child is a passenger or driver of two-wheeled vehicle. Lesion balance shows that in 47.2% of cases the child presents superficial lesions. A badly adapted environment is found in 31.4% of cases. A failing of the setting is noted in 44% of cases. The prevention to be efficient should take into account of the inherent measurements to the accident (environment, cultural and psychological factors).