Citation

de Souza Dutra A, Penna LHG, da Costa Vargens OM, do Valle Freitas Serra MC. Revista Enfermagem 2011; 19(1): 34-39.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011)

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Abstract

This study aimed at analyzing the main characteristics of women hospitalized for burns in the Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar - Rio de Janeiro, from 2006 to 2008. This is a documentary analysis with a quantitative approach on the basis of 132 medical records. The following characteristics were investigated: age, place of occurrence, causes, and agents of the burn. The leading age range was 20 to 25 years. The residential environment accounted for 91 patients (68.9%). Domestic accidents stood out as the main causes of burns - 74(56.1%), suicide attempt - 27(20.5%), aggression - 11(8.3%) and work accidents - 9(6.8%), and other causes - 11(8.3%). Leading agents were alcohol - 58(43.9%) and overheated liquid - 26(19.7%). These data are relevant to the context of women's health, especially in the prevention of accidents.

Language: pt

Keywords

Gender; Accident; Burn; Women's health