Profile of unintentional injury among under five children in coastal Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study

Prafulla Shriyan; Vidya Prabhu; K Seema Aithal; Uday N Yadav; Miti J Orgochukwu

Article Details

Profile of unintentional injury among under five children in coastal Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study

Authors:

Prafulla Shriyan | Vidya Prabhu | K Seema Aithal | Uday N Yadav | Miti J Orgochukwu

Publisher:

Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics:

Under-Five Children | Unintentional Injury | Anganwadi

Journal:

International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.3 Issue 11, pp.1317-1317

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001521274

pISSN:

2320-4664

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Abstract:

 Background: Childhood injury is a rising public health problem and cause of both financial and psychological strain on the family.
 
 Aims & Objectives: The study aims to determine the prevalence of unintentional injuries among under-five children attending the
 anganwadis in Udupi Taluk.
 
 Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November, 2014. Time frame located convenient
 sampling method was adopted and a total of 95 mothers of children under-five were interviewed by using interviewer administered
 semi-structured questionnaire.
 
 Results: The results revealed that the prevalence of unintentional injury among under-five children attending the anganwadis was
 46.3% and the commonest causes of the injuries were due to falls followed by burns and animal bites. Majority of the injuries were
 among boys (72.7%) and the most common site of injury was found to be the lower extremity. Nearly half of the respondents
 (50.5%) were not aware how to provide first aid with respect to unintentional injury among children.
 
 Conclusion: The prevalence of unintentional injuries among under-five children was high and majority of the mothers were
 practicing some form of preventive measures. Intensive health education activities for mothers on the causes and prevention of
 childhood injuries would be helpful in tackling unintentional injuries. Mass awareness campaigns on first aid using the media can be
 a good step forward.

Article Details

Profile of unintentional injury among under five children in coastal Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Prafulla Shriyan | Vidya Prabhu | K Seema Aithal | Uday N Yadav | Miti J Orgochukwu

Publisher: Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics: Under-Five Children | Unintentional Injury | Anganwadi

Journal: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.3 Issue 11, pp.1317-1317

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001521274

pISSN: 2320-4664

Under-Five Children

Unintentional Injury

Anganwadi

Issues

Authors:

Prafulla Shriyan | Vidya Prabhu | K Seema Aithal | Uday N Yadav | Miti J Orgochukwu

Publisher:

Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics:

Under-Five Children | Unintentional Injury | Anganwadi

Journal:

International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.3 Issue 11, pp.1317-1317

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001521274

pISSN:

2320-4664