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Home accidents in Sri Lanka--multicentre study
D J Aloysius1, S A Ediriweera, B Panagamuwa
1General Hospital Colombo.
The Ceylon Medical Journal
|December 1, 1996
Summary
This study analyzed home accident patterns across five clinical settings. Findings on victim, agent, and environmental factors can inform prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Home accidents represent a significant public health concern.
- Understanding accident patterns is crucial for effective prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the patterns of home accidents treated in diverse clinical settings.
- To provide data for developing targeted home accident prevention programs.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 2672 home accident patients over 12 months.
- Data collection across a general practice and four hospital-based practices (accident service, general surgery, pediatric surgery).
- Analysis of patient demographics, household characteristics, accident circumstances, and injury types.
Main Results:
- Detailed analysis of home accident data based on age, household size, and peak incidence periods.
- Identification of common accident locations and types encountered in clinical practice.
- Characterization of victims, agents, environments, and circumstances contributing to home accidents.
Conclusions:
- The study identified key characteristics of home accidents, including victim profiles, causative agents, and environmental factors.
- This epidemiological data is essential for designing and implementing effective home accident prevention strategies.
- Understanding the circumstances and causes of home accidents can guide public health interventions.