Predisposing factors affecting burn in Bangladesh

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the predisposing factors affecting burn in Bangladesh. Objectives: To explore the socio-demography (age, sex, occupational status, and living area) of the burn. To find out the factors that is responsible for burn in Bangladesh. Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional. Total 121 samples were selected conveniently for this study from the study was conducted in several setting in Chittagong, Savar and Dhaka city. Chittagong Medical College (CMC), Enam Medical College and Shiekh Hasina Burn Hospital. Data was collected by using a self-developed questionnaire. Descriptive statistic was used for data analysis which focused through table, pie chart and bar chart. Results: The mean age was 22.43 (±14.399). Among 121 patients 47.9% (n=58) were female and 52.1% (n=63) were male, In this study, among 121 participants, 56.2% (n=68) participant’s injury were accidental, 33.9% (n=41) participants were injured while working, 2.5% (n=3) participant’s type of injury were homicidal, 7.4% (n=9) participants were injured while cooking. Among 121 participants, the majority types of burn caused by flames were 37.2% (n=45), 23.1% (n=28) were scald, 38.8% (n=47) were electrical and minority was chemical 0.8% (n=1). Conclusion: From this study it is concluded that most of the burn injury occurs accidentally. Among types of burns, flame burn occurs mainly from the fire of stove, scald burns occurs due to hot water, electric burn occurs from the electric line and chemical burn occurs due to acid throwing. These accidents occur because there is lack of awareness and proper knowledge about burn. Most of the electrical burn occurs due to lack of appropriate training. So if government is strict in this issue and employ rules for working consciously the percentage of burn due may decrease. Also it is not only responsibility of the government but also need awareness among people of Bangladesh to decrease burn injury. This study can help to specify the leading cause behind burn injury. Key words: Burn, Predisposing factors, Epidemiology, Bangladesh.