Citation

Ansari-Moghaddam A, Baghbanian A, Dogoonchi M, Chooban B, Mostaghim-Roudi M, Torkfar G. J. Pak. Med. Assoc. 2013; 63(12): 1476-1481.

Affiliation

School of Public Health, The University of Sydney.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Pakistan Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24397088

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the epidemiology of burn injuries in Zahedan, Southeastern Iran. METHODS: A retrospective review of 730 medical records, of burnt patients, for a period of two years was done. Predesigned data recording forms were used to collect data. The SPSS-15 was used to analyze data. RESULTS: Overall, 713 medical records were analyzed: two-thirds (62.0%) were fire-related and one-third related to scalds (33.1%). Intentional self-harm injuries accounted for 14.3% of all admissions. A significant difference existed between patients' age or sex and the causes of burns (P < 0.001). Burns more than 60% closely correlated with death rate and hospital stay (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Lack of the necessary, socio-economic infrastructure, language and cultural barriers, low level of literacy, flammability of women's clothes and unsafe application/design of stove and heaters are likely to contribute to the high frequency of burn injuries in this area.

Language: en