Causes And Risk Factors Of Burn Injuries Among Mothers Of Children Under 10 Years Attending/Admitted At Jaypee Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

An injury to flesh that is brought on by extreme heat or flame, electricity, chemicals, light, hot liquids, radiation, or friction is called a burn. The amount of heat and the duration of contact with the heat determine how much damage is done. Burn injuries pose a major risk to the patient's life and can result in problems like disability that put more strain on the patient's family, community, and country. Burn injuries are an emanate that strikes populace all over the world. They are extremely painful, can result in death or long-term morbidity, and cause suffering for the victim over and above their family and community. Burn injuries are prevalent in developing nations, posing a serious threat to public health   because they are customarily fierce playing and having fun to notice whichever of two they acquiring too hot or cold until an issue arises, children are far more impressionable to burn injuries.

Objectives; The causes and the causative factors for burn injuries among children under 10 years attending/ admitted at Jaypee Hospital,   Noida , Uttar Pradesh , India

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Jaypee   Hospital from 21^st September 2023 to 2^nd October 2023. Sample size of 100 participants was selected randomly among mothers of   children under 10 years attending or admitted at Jaypee   Hospital in Noida region. Data collection was concluded by utilize a structured questionnaire and Participants were informed about the ambition of the scrutinize and they signed the consent form that show they have accepted willing to participate in this study. SPSS software version 26 windows was accustomed throughout data scrutiny and the aftermath were bestowed in frequencies and percentages, Chi square test (x2) was used to establish association between social-

RESULTS: The study involved 100 participants and revealed that the mostly cause of burn injury in children was due to hot liquids 51 (51.0%) and 47 (47.0%) were caused by flames. Most of the accidents occurred at home about 70 (70.0%) and areas of the body affected was upper limbs about 43 (43.0%) followed by lower limbs 18 (18.0%).

CONCLUSION: In our current climate, childhood burn injuries persist to be a threat due to their almost intolerably high morbidity and fatality rates.  There is a need for a pivotal appraisal of the preventive measures and management principles currently being practiced