Burns in the domestic environment: characteristics and circumstances of accidents

Authors

  • Tatiane Meda Vendrusculo Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Carmem Roberta Baldin Balieiro Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Elena Echevarría-Guanilo Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Jayme Adriano Farina Junior Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Hospital das Clínicas; Unidade de Queimados
  • Lídia Aparecida Rossi Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000300021

Keywords:

Burns, Accidents, Home, Child Abuse

Abstract

This study characterizes burn accidents in the domestic environment and identifies the circumstances of accidents affecting children, adults or elderly people who need supervision or care. Demographic data and burn characteristics of 61 domestic environment burn victims were collected. The family members of 13 children and one aged adult, who needed supervision or special care, were selected to answer a semi-structured interview. Two thematic groups were identified: social and environmental factors that might have contributed to the burn accidents and circumstances involving the accidents. Risk factors were: low socioeconomic and educational levels of mothers and those responsible for the children at the moment of the accident, small houses considering the number of occupants and unsafe kitchen equipment. Although cases of domestic violence were not identified there was neglect from caregivers. Health professionals should be attentive and investigate the circumstances of accidents involving vulnerable individuals.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Burns in the domestic environment: characteristics and circumstances of accidents . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(3), 444-451. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000300021