Ilze Justamente, Jelena Raudeniece, Liga Ozolina-Moll, Amelia Guadalupe-Grau, Dace Reihmane
Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Daily Eating Habits and Physical Activity on Anthropometric Parameters in Elementary School Children in Latvia: Pach Study
Nutrients
understanding national epidemiology burns necessary effective planning prevention treatment services however epidemiological studies burns often focused shortterm retrospective investigations specific group burned patients iran therefore conduct comprehensive study august 2016 october 2017 burn research center iran university medical sciences approximately 1700 hospitalized burn patients motahari hospital identify underlying causes burns study openended question asked burn occurred patients current study designed conducted qualitatively analyzing responses question using content analysis method order maximize use policymaking prevention content analysis written responses openended questions done part large questionnaire survey survey conducted facetoface interview national referral center burn injuries answers 1595 patients coded underlying causes injury categorized three themes 43 subthemes underlying causes lack knowledge awareness inappropriate equipment inevitable accidents underlying cause lack knowledge awareness highest proportion causing burns men women common subthemes descending order included lack skills dangerous actions improper location hot liquids individual mistakes improper use flammable materials top five subthemes highest average percentage burn patients descending order deficiency residential equipment selfimmolation accidents inappropriate location flammable materials unsafe kitchen appliances focus prevention programs educating increasing awareness individuals preferably women suggested educational programs tailored occupational standards workplace household equipment recommended men work environments