• Burns · Aug 2024

    Burn injuries and acute burn management in the rural areas in northern Bangladesh - A household survey.

    • M H Simon, Mahbub Ur Rahman Ujjal, M Botman, C van Hövell Tot Westerflier, Md Shahnur Ahmed, and VriesA Meij-deAMGlobal Surgery Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery/Burn Centre, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, the Netherlands; Department of Paediatric Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, the Netherlands..
    • Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, the Netherlands; Global Surgery Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Electronic address: m.simon@globalsurgeryamsterdam.com.
    • Burns. 2024 Aug 1; 50 (6): 148014861480-1486.

    IntroductionBurn injuries pose a significant public health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Bangladesh, burn injuries are prevalent and often result in severe disability or death. However, knowledge regarding the causes of burn injuries, acute burn management, and barriers to seeking burn care in the riverine areas of northern Bangladesh is limited.MethodsWe conducted a questionnaire-based study in eight subunits and five selected districts in northern Bangladesh to determine the prevalence, causes, and management of burn injuries in these areas. A total of 210 individuals from different households were interviewed, which represented a population of 1020 persons.ResultsAmong the respondents, 55% reported that at least one member of their household suffered from a burn injury in the past. The most common causes of burn injuries were open fire (41%) and hot fluids (30%). More than 40% of burns were not rinsed with water directly after sustaining the injury. Additionally, almost 30% of respondents did not seek medical care immediately after the injury, with financial constraints being the most commonly cited reason.DiscussionWe found a low rate of adequate cooling and seeking medical care. The need for basic knowledge on prevention and treatment of burn injuries and improved access to affordable health care services in the region is high.Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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