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Injuries Among Pediatric Age Group Children Attending the Emergency Department of Maternity and Children Hospital,

Ali M Alshardan1, Chandra Sekhar1

  • 1Family Medicine, Family Medicine Academy, Qassim Health Cluster, Buraidah, SAU.

Cureus
|February 17, 2025
PubMed

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Most pediatric injuries happen at home, and while most children recover, many parents lack basic life support (BLS) knowledge. Promoting BLS training is crucial for child injury prevention and care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Pediatric injuries pose a significant economic burden on families and national economies.
  • Parental knowledge and practices are key factors in preventing childhood injuries and managing them effectively.
  • Understanding injury patterns and risk factors is essential for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of pediatric injuries.
  • To investigate associations between demographic factors, risk factors, injury types, and severity.
  • To assess parental awareness of basic life support (BLS).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 391 parents of children aged 0-14 years.
  • Data collection via a validated questionnaire, interviews, and self-administered surveys.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • The average age of injured children was five years; 64.5% were males.
  • 76.5% of injuries occurred at home, with 14.1% requiring hospital admission.
  • 81.3% of parents were unaware of basic life support (BLS); burns were more common in children under five.

Conclusions:

  • A majority of pediatric injuries occur domestically, with most children recovering.
  • A significant portion of parents lack basic life support (BLS) knowledge, highlighting a critical gap in preparedness.
  • Recommendations include enhancing public awareness of BLS training and the importance of appropriate injury care.

Keywords:
buraidah citymch hospitalpediatric injuriesplace of injuryseverity of traumatime of injury

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