The pattern of orthopedic fractures and visceral injury in road traffic crash victims, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Road Traffic crash injury is one of the main public health problems resulting in premature death and disability particularly in low-income countries. However, there is limited evidence on the crash fractures in Ethiopia.

Objective

The study was conducted to assess the magnitude of road traffic crash fractures and visceral injuries.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 fracture patients. Participants were randomly selected from Addis Ababa City hospitals. The study was carried out between November 2019 and February 2020. Data were collected using a questionnaire and record of medical findings. Multilevel logistic regression analysis was carried out. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Addis Ababa University, College of Heal

SUBMITTER: Mengistu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462740 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature