Prevalence, risk factors and perceptions of caregivers on burns among children under 5 years in Kisenyi slum, Kampala, Uganda

Marcia Tusiime; David Musoke; Fiston Muneza; Milton Mutto; Olive Kobusingye

doi:10.1186/s40621-022-00382-w

June 10, 2022SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Prevalence, risk factors and perceptions of caregivers on burns among children under 5 years in Kisenyi slum, Kampala, Uganda

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This research aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of burns in children under 5 years and caregivers' perceptions in Kisenyi slum.
Survey of households in Kisenyi slum
Assessment of caregiver perceptions and knowledge on burn risks
Identification of household hazards contributing to burns
High prevalence of burns among children under 5 reported
Multiple household hazards identified as risk factors
Recommendations for health education and public health law enforcement made

Implication

Prevalence of burns and caregiver perceptions in children under 5, highlighting household risk factors.

Abstract

The prevalence of burns among children under 5 years was high, with several household hazards identified. Health education, household modification and applicable public health law enforcement are recommended to reduce hazards and minimise burn risks among children.

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Tusiime et al. (2022) studied this question.

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Prevalence, risk factors and perceptions of caregivers on burns among children under 5 years in Kisenyi slum, Kampala, Uganda

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Prevalence, risk factors and perceptions of caregivers on burns among children under 5 years in Kisenyi slum, Kampala, Uganda

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