Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children in Sohag Governorate

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Child injuries are a major public health problem . Globally, unintended injury is one of the top 15 causes of death across all age groups of children aged؛ 0-19 years, In children under the age of five, the majority of injuries occur in the home. Injuries is a health concern in every country around the world, affecting both developed and developing countries, causing over 5.8 million deaths per year or 15,000 deaths per day . A WHO surveillance study conducted in four developing countries showed that Egypt had a prevalence of 32 % of childhood injuries which was the highest one . The home is the place where children spend most of their time, the home environment is the most common place for childhood injuries

Detailed Description
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There is a lack of studies related to unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate , unintended home injuries may result in temporary or permanent disability and requires medical attention and continuous care . A limited number of child home injuries lead to hospitalization , so hospital based studies may ignore small scale injuries which couldn't be registered. Unintended home injuries may influence health, education, and family economy of the affected children. Unintended home injuries is one of the preventable causes of child morbidity and mortality , so we should know the prevalence and factors predisposing to it . The aim of the study is to decrease morbidities and mortalities associated with unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate by assessing prevalence and epidemiology of unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate ,measuring extent of morbidities and mortalities associated with unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate , determining factors predisposing to unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate .

Official Title
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Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children in Sohag Governorate

Conditions
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Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Exposure to unintended injuries


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: The study will be conducted through personal interview with caregivers of under-5 children who accept to participate in it . Exclusion Criteria: Caregivers who refuse to participate in the study and caregivers of children who experienced intended home injuries will be excluded from the study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 2 Months
Maximum Age: 5 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Group (1)<br>With the exposure | Behavioral: Exposure to unintended injuries<br>* After taking a verbal consent , an explanation of the study will be given to the caregivers , those who fulfill the inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study. Personal interviews by the researcher will be made with individuals or groups (2-4 persons) , participants will be chosen by means of systematic random sampling among visitors ؛ every 3rd or 5th child according to density and flow of attendance . the investigator will fill the questionnaire through personal interview with the caregivers<br>|
| Group (2)<br>Without the exposure | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children in Sohag Governorate | Assess prevalence and epidemiology of unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate | 2 months | 
| Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children in Sohag Governorate | Measure extent of morbidities and mortalities associated with unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate . | 2 months | 
| Unintended Home Injuries in Under-5 Children in Sohag Governorate | Determine factors predisposing to unintended home injuries in under-5 children in Sohag Governorate . | 2 months |