Aetiology of severe burn incidents in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands: a prospective cohort study

Eva E van Zoonen, Anouk Pijpe, Margriet E. van Baar, Marianne K Nieuwenhuis, Carine H M van Schie, Nicole Trommel, Gera Hartlief, Marleen G. Beemsterboer-Haagsman, Annebeth Meij-de Vries

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BACKGROUND: Risk factors and mechanisms of injury may change over time. Since knowledge on aetiology of severe burn incidents in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands is outdated, this study aimed to identify current risk factors and mechanisms of severe burn injury in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands to direct future prevention campaigns.

METHODS: Information on personal-, environmental- and behavioural circumstances as well as the mechanism of burn injury was prospectively collected in all burn centres during one year from patient records and structured interviews with parents.

RESULTS: Boys around 18 months of age, who, while in upright position, pulled down a cup of hot tea over themselves, were overrepresented. Children in families with more children, having a migration background, living in urbanised neighborhoods or with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are at increased risk for severe burn injury. Most incidents happened in their own home with the parents in close proximity to the child.

CONCLUSION: Outcomes of this prospective cohort study provide up-to-date and extensive knowledge on the aetiology of severe burn incidents in children under 5 years of age in the Netherlands, and provide directions for prevention policy and campaigns.

Originele taal-2English
Pagina's (van-tot)713-722
Aantal pagina's10
TijdschriftBurns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Volume48
Nummer van het tijdschrift3
Vroegere onlinedatum15 jun. 2021
DOI's
StatusPublished - 1 mei 2022
Extern gepubliceerdJa

Keywords

  • brandwondencentra
  • kind
  • kleuterschool
  • mensen
  • zuigeling
  • manneijk
  • Nederland/epidemiologie
  • ouders
  • prospectieve studies
  • brandwonden epidemiologie
  • brandwonden etiologie
  • brandwonden preventie & controle

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