Maha M Wahdan1, Amany M Sayed1, Khaled M Abd Elaziz2, Mostafa M El-Hoseiny3, Mohamed M Al-Gwaily3. 1. Lecturer of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. 2. Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Electronic address: Khaledabdu@med.asu.edu.eg. 3. Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Injury is the leading cause of death and long term disability and a significant contributor to healthcare costs among children worldwide especially those aged 15-19 years. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of injuries among secondary school students in Cairo, Egypt and to explore the associated risk factors for sustaining injury. METHODOLOGY: A Cross-sectional study was conducted on secondary school students in eastern and western part of Cairo; self-administered questionnaire was used for assessing injuries sustained in previous 12 months and the associated risk factors for injury. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of injuries was 68.5%. Unintentional injuries were the most common injuries falls (50%) and burns (38.6%). Significant factors associated with sustaining injury were truancy, smoking, alcohol use, quarreling behavior, carrying weapon, threatened by weapon and verbal bullying. CONCLUSION: This study showed a high prevalence of injuries among high school students in Egypt which necessitates raising public awareness about the magnitude and burden of injuries among adolescents. Copyright Â
BACKGROUND: Injury is the leading cause of death and long term disability and a significant contributor to healthcare costs among children worldwide especially those aged 15-19 years. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of injuries among secondary school students in Cairo, Egypt and to explore the associated risk factors for sustaining injury. METHODOLOGY: A Cross-sectional study was conducted on secondary school students in eastern and western part of Cairo; self-administered questionnaire was used for assessing injuries sustained in previous 12 months and the associated risk factors for injury. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of injuries was 68.5%. Unintentional injuries were the most common injuries falls (50%) and burns (38.6%). Significant factors associated with sustaining injury were truancy, smoking, alcohol use, quarreling behavior, carrying weapon, threatened by weapon and verbal bullying. CONCLUSION: This study showed a high prevalence of injuries among high school students in Egypt which necessitates raising public awareness about the magnitude and burden of injuries among adolescents. Copyright Â
Authors: Richard Gyan Aboagye; Abdul-Aziz Seidu; Samuel Adolf Bosoka; John Elvis Hagan; Bright Opoku Ahinkorah Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-06-24 Impact factor: 3.390