FACTORS AFFECTING HEALING OF BURNS AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE IN PAEDIATRIC WARD, APAC GENERAL HOSPITAL, APAC DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v1i12.10Keywords:
Burn wound management, Paediatric ward, Burn injuries in children, Apac General HospitalAbstract
Background.
It was estimated that over 30,000 people get burned each day was 11 million cases globally, most cases of burns occur in low-developing countries due to poor housing facilities and overcrowding. The study aimed to assess factors affecting the healing of burns among children under 5 years in the pediatric ward, Apac General Hospital, Apac District.
Methodology.
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that employed quantitative data collection. A sample size of 32 respondents was selected using a convenience sampling procedure. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Analysis was done using SPSS version 20
Results.
The majority 18 (56.3%) of the respondents were in the age range of 20 – 25 years, 20 (63%) of the respondents were female, and 20 (63%) of the respondents were enrolled Nurses. 62.5% of respondents agreed uncooperative patients affected burn healing in children under 5, and 100% noted issues with patient practices and adherence to self-care advice. Despite team efforts, 65.6% of health workers were motivated, but 78.2% reported high-stress levels impacting burn management. Additionally, 100% cited inadequate staffing, 56.3% had inconsistent supplies, and 78.2% did not perform support supervision.
Conclusion.
Respondents faced various patient, health worker, and health facility-related factors affecting the healing of burns in children under 5 years.
Recommendations.
There should be improved provision of supervision and monitoring, onsite workshops and refresher training, staffing, provision of guidelines as well as more health education of patients.
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