Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Across the world, a disproportionate amount (90%) of injury-related deaths and disabilities occur in Global South countries where one-third of injury deaths could be prevented. In most Global South countries, there is varying availability of resources, and many hospitals lack important equipment, some of which is inexpensive.

Objective

To explore the perceptions of the staff regarding the preparedness of handling traumatic injuries at Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma Hospital in Ethiopia.

Method

A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. The sample pool included a diverse group of professionals who work in various roles within the hospital where the interview and data generation were conducted in early 2023. The in

SUBMITTER: Abayneh HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature