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Association between health-related quality of life and children's unintentional injuries

Hamid Soori1, Kambiz Abachizadeh

  • 1Safety Promotion & Injury Prevention Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 23, 2009
PubMed

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Children with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) experienced more unintentional injuries. This study highlights a significant association between decreased HRQOL and increased injury risk in schoolchildren, warranting further investigation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Injury Prevention
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Unintentional injuries are a significant concern for child health.
  • Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important indicator of well-being in children.
  • Understanding factors associated with childhood injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the occurrence of unintentional injuries in children.
  • To determine if lower HRQOL is associated with a higher risk of unintentional injuries among primary schoolchildren.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 3375 children aged 6-10 years from primary schools in Iran.
  • Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was assessed using the TACQOL parent form.
  • Parental interviews collected data on injury incidence, causes, and descriptions over the past 12 months.

Main Results:

  • A significant inverse relationship was observed between HRQOL and injury occurrence (P<0.001).
  • Children in lower HRQOL groups had a significantly higher adjusted odds ratio for injury compared to the very high HRQOL group.
  • Injured children reported lower median total HRQOL and most domain scores compared to uninjured children.

Conclusions:

  • This study establishes a preliminary association between reduced health-related quality of life and increased risk of unintentional injuries in primary schoolchildren.
  • Further research with robust analytical designs is recommended to confirm these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
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