Pynn Emily R, Tsogzolbaatar Enkh-Oyun, Davison Colleen M
Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2024 Dec;31(4):599-608. doi: 10.1080/17457300.2024.2392266. Epub 2024 Aug 21.
Childhood burns pose a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income nations, where the burden is pronounced. Mongolia stands out for its elevated rates of burn-related child mortality, especially among 1 to 5-year-olds. Despite this, there is a lack of research on the current status of childhood burns in Ulaanbaatar. This study utilized Cognitive Edge's Sensemaker to collect micronarratives from parents in the ger districts of Ulaanbaatar, aiming to understand the present context of childhood burn injuries. Thematic analysis revealed four key themes, including features in home and outdoor environments, lack of safety measures, and limitations in supervision. The findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to burn injury prevention tailored to the Mongolian context. Implementing suitable safety measures in ger districts based on these results could be instrumental. Additionally, extending this approach to other low- and middle-income countries warrants further investigation for effective preventive measures.
儿童烧伤是一个重大的公共卫生问题，在低收入和中等收入国家尤为突出，这些国家的负担尤为沉重。蒙古因与烧伤相关的儿童死亡率较高而引人注目，尤其是在1至5岁的儿童中。尽管如此，乌兰巴托儿童烧伤现状的研究却很匮乏。本研究利用认知边缘公司的Sensemaker工具，从乌兰巴托棚户区的家长那里收集微观叙事，旨在了解儿童烧伤伤害的当前情况。主题分析揭示了四个关键主题，包括家庭和户外环境的特点、缺乏安全措施以及监管方面的局限性。研究结果强调，需要针对蒙古的情况采取全面的烧伤预防方法。根据这些结果在棚户区实施适当的安全措施可能会有所帮助。此外，将这种方法推广到其他低收入和中等收入国家，对于有效的预防措施而言值得进一步研究。
