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Injuries presented at a primary care setting in oman
Hassan Al-Balushi1, Ahmed Al-Kalbani, Talal Al-Khwaldi
1Ministry of Health, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Oman Medical Journal
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Injuries are common in primary care, especially among males and children. Falls at home are the leading cause, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies in community settings.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Injuries represent a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding injury patterns in primary care is crucial for developing effective prevention and management strategies.
- Primary care settings serve as a vital first point of contact for many injury cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence, types, and causes of injuries presenting to a primary care facility in Muscat.
- To analyze demographic variations in injury presentation.
- To identify common injury mechanisms and locations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted at Al Moabelah Health Center from January to December 2010.
- Electronic medical records were reviewed to identify patients with injuries.
- Data on patient demographics, injury type, cause, and location were extracted from clinical notes.
Main Results:
- The injury visit rate was 24 per 1000 visits.
- Males (44.4 per 1000) experienced injuries more frequently than females (11.5 per 1000).
- Children under 12 (41.4%) and falls at home (42%) were predominant.
- Other common causes included cuts/piercings (13.4%) and sports injuries (12%).
Conclusions:
- Injuries presenting to primary care are less common than those requiring secondary or tertiary care.
- Home and playgrounds are significant locations for injuries.
- Falls are the leading cause of injury visits in this primary care setting.
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