Pediatric trauma burden in Tanzania: analysis of prospective registry data from thirteen health facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among pediatric and adolescent populations worldwide, with over ninety percent of childhood injuries occurring in low-income and middle-income countries. Lack of region-specific data on pediatric injuries is among the major challenges limiting the ability of health systems to implement interventions to prevent injuries and improve outcomes. We aim to characterize the burden of pediatric health injuries, initial healthcare interventions and outcomes seen in thirteen diverse healthcare facilities in Tanzania.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study of children aged up to 18 years presenting to emergency units (EUs) of thirteen multi-level health facilities in Tanzania from 1^st October 2019

SUBMITTER: Sawe HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8762441 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature