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

Key Points

• 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