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Risk factors for nonaccidental burns in children

Dalya M Ferguson1,2,3, Tayler D Parker1, Vanessa E Marino1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6431 Fannin St, MSB 5.256, Houston, TX 77030.

Surgery Open Science
|August 6, 2020
PubMed

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Pediatric nonaccidental burns are associated with caretaker involvement in Child Protective Services (CPS) and non-Hispanic Black race. Further research is needed to confirm these risk factors for child abuse and neglect.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Burn Research
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pediatric nonaccidental burns, often resulting from abuse or neglect, lack well-defined baseline risk factors.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for early identification and intervention to prevent severe harm to children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate baseline characteristics of pediatric nonaccidental burn patients and their primary caretakers.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with nonaccidental burns in children.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study of pediatric burn patients (<17 years) was conducted over five years.
  • Nonaccidental burn was defined as burns resulting from abuse or neglect, confirmed by child protection teams.
  • Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to assess risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Of 489 burn patients, 9.6% were classified as nonaccidental burns.
  • Nonaccidental burns were significantly associated with prior Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement for both the child and caretaker.
  • Non-Hispanic Black children exhibited higher rates of CPS referral and nonaccidental burn diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Caretaker history of CPS involvement and non-Hispanic Black race/ethnicity are associated with increased odds of pediatric nonaccidental burns.
  • Prospective research is recommended to ascertain if these are true risk factors or influenced by confounders like socioeconomic status.
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