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Domestic burns that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Raquel Pan1, Paola Maria Freitas Dos Santos2, Isabella Luiz Resende3

  • 1PhD. Adjunct Professor, Department of Nursing in Hospital Assistance, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba (MG), Brazil.

Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|September 14, 2022
PubMed

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, home accidents including burns increased. A study in Brazil found 21.6% of adults suffered burns, with 44.3% caused by hot objects, highlighting a need for better prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to increased time spent at home due to restrictions.
  • This shift in behavior contributed to a rise in domestic accidents, particularly burns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of domestic burns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
  • To understand the prevalence and characteristics of home burns during this period.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • Data were collected via online surveys distributed through social media, websites, and email from December 2020 to February 2021.
  • Participants were adults (over 18 years) residing in Brazil, with data analyzed using descriptive and dispersion statistics.

Main Results:

  • A total of 939 adults participated, with a mean age of 37.2 years; 75.6% were female.
  • 21.6% of participants reported experiencing burns during the pandemic, with 44.3% caused by hot objects.
  • Nearly half (49.3%) of participants had no prior access to burn prevention campaigns.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to develop and implement burn prevention strategies targeting a wider population.
  • Strengthening public policies is essential to reduce the incidence of domestic burns, especially in pandemic contexts.
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