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INJURY EXPERIENCE IN TANZANIA - NEED FOR INTERVENTION
R Boniface1, L Museru, V Munthali
1Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI), Injury Control Centre Tanzania (ICCT), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
East African Medical Journal
|February 10, 2016
Summary
Injuries in Tanzania are a major public health issue, primarily affecting adult males due to traffic crashes. Improved preventive strategies and pre-hospital emergency care are crucial for reducing injury mortality.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Trauma Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Injuries represent a significant public health concern in Tanzania.
- Understanding injury patterns and mortality factors is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the distribution of injuries across six Tanzanian hospitals.
- To identify factors associated with mortality among injury patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted.
- Data were collected from casualty departments of six hospitals between November 2011 and December 2012.
- 9316 injury patients were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Traffic crashes were the leading cause of injury (47.5%), with fractures being the most common diagnosis (49.2%).
- The overall mortality rate was 2.4%, with factors like unemployment, delayed medical attention, and head injuries significantly associated with death.
- Being male, aged 18-45, and using ambulances were also linked to higher mortality.
Conclusions:
- Injuries are a critical public health problem in Tanzania, disproportionately affecting adult males.
- Road traffic crashes are a primary cause, necessitating enhanced preventive measures.
- The study highlights an urgent need for improved pre-hospital emergency services.
