Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 16, 2026

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
13:08

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia

Published on: December 2, 2015

9.5K

Incidence, patterns and risk factors for injuries among Ugandan children

Anthony Batte1, Godfrey E Siu1, Brenda Tibingana2

  • 1a Child Health and Development Centre , Makerere University College of Health Sciences , Kampala , Uganda.

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion
|December 30, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Childhood injuries are common in Uganda, with an annual incidence of 69.8 per 1000 children. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to reduce injury rates in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Limited epidemiological data exists on childhood injuries in developing nations.
  • Childhood injuries pose a significant public health challenge in low-income countries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the incidence, patterns, and risk factors of injuries in children aged 0-5 years.
  • To provide epidemiological data on childhood injuries in Wakiso District, Uganda.
  • To identify factors associated with childhood injuries to inform interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 359 children aged 0-5 years in Wakiso District, Uganda.
  • Data collection on injury incidence, types, and circumstances.
  • Statistical analysis using chi-square, Wilcoxon rank sum tests, and Poisson regression for risk factor assessment.

Main Results:

  • The annual incidence of childhood injuries was 69.8 per 1000 children (95% CI 58.8-80.8).
  • One fatal injury due to burns was recorded.
  • Lower injury incidence was associated with being female and increasing caretaker age.

Conclusions:

  • The high incidence of childhood injuries in Uganda underscores the urgent need for targeted prevention programs.
  • Interventions should consider factors such as gender and caretaker age.
  • Further research is needed to develop and evaluate effective injury prevention strategies.

Keywords:
Childhood injuriesUgandachildrenlow- and middle-income countries

More Related Videos

Fundus Photography as a Convenient Tool to Study Microvascular Responses to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Epidemiological Studies10:11

Fundus Photography as a Convenient Tool to Study Microvascular Responses to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Epidemiological Studies

Published on: October 22, 2014

19.7K
Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism09:03

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism

Published on: March 27, 2012

46.6K

Related Concept Videos

Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection01:26

Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection

The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
13.9K
Drug Toxicity: Risk factors01:24

Drug Toxicity: Risk factors

Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are potential complications that arise during pharmacotherapy, influenced by multiple risk factors. Age plays a significant role; both neonates and the elderly are at heightened risk due to their respective immature and diminished metabolic and elimination processes. Gender also impacts ADRs, with females experiencing a 1.5 to 1.7-fold greater risk than males, which may be linked to pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and hormonal differences. Notably, neonates, the...
18
Prevalence and Incidence01:08

Prevalence and Incidence

In statistical epidemiology and health sciences, two essential metrics—prevalence and incidence—are fundamental for understanding disease dynamics within a population. These measures enable public health officials, epidemiologists, and researchers to assess the burden of diseases, allocate resources effectively, and design impactful public health policies and interventions.
Prevalence indicates the proportion of individuals in a population who have a specific disease or health...
1.9K
Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease: Injurious Factors01:22

Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease: Injurious Factors

Peptic ulcers are sores on the stomach's inner lining and the upper small intestine, which are the result of disruptions in the mucosal layer that houses parietal cells which produce gastric acid, and chief cells which secrete pepsinogen.
In the antrum region, G cells secrete the gastrin hormone that binds to gastrin-cholecystokinin-B (CCK2) receptors on parietal and enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells in the fundic glands. Simultaneously, the vagus nerve releases acetylcholine, which binds...
1.3K
Relative Risk01:12

Relative Risk

Relative risk (RR) is a statistical measure commonly used in epidemiology to compare the likelihood of a particular event occurring between two groups. This metric is important for evaluating the relationship between exposure to a specific risk factor and the probability of a particular outcome. It plays a crucial role in medical research, public health studies, and risk assessment. Relative risk quantifies how much more (or less) likely an event is to occur in an exposed group compared to an...
2.2K
Types of Reports II: Incident or Occurrence Report01:21

Types of Reports II: Incident or Occurrence Report

An Incident or Occurrence Report in a healthcare setting is a crucial document used to record any unexpected occurrence that may or may not have affected a patient, employee, or visitor. Such reports are critical to improving patient safety and include all details leading up to and including the event.
Purposes:
In the healthcare industry, reports play a crucial role in documenting incidents within an agency. The primary objective of these reports is to ensure patient safety, uphold the...
1.3K